Dissected Collection (#3)

Atlanto-occipital joint, artwork C016 / 6554
Atlanto-occipital joint. Artwork of the bones (yellow) and ligaments (blue) of the atlanto-occipital joint, as seen from behind (posterior view)

Liver anatomy, artwork C016 / 7001
Liver anatomy. Artwork of a frontal view of the liver, dissected to show some of its internal anatomy. The liver, subdivided into lobes, is the largest gland in the human body

Shark heart-gill anatomy, artwork C016 / 6847
Shark heart-gill anatomy. Artwork of the heart and gill anatomy of a shark, seen from the underside, with the head at right (teeth at centre right)

Atlanto-occipital joint, artwork C016 / 6555
Atlanto-occipital joint. Artwork of the bones (yellow) and ligaments (blue) of the atlanto-occipital joint, as seen from behind (posterior view)

Dissected mouse, illustration C018 / 0781
Dissected mouse (Mus musculus), illustration

Sectional dissected head, 19th century C017 / 0705
Dissected cross section of a human head and neck with the brain removed. Anatomy of the skull, spine, teeth and sinuses can be seen. This artefact dates from the nineteenth century

Female groin arteries, 1825 artwork
Female groin arteries. Dissections of a female groin to show areas supplied by the internal iliac artery (red) and its branches

Lumbar spinal nerves, 1825 artwork
Lumbar spinal nerves. Lateral view of the lower vertebral column, showing nerves (white) of the sympathetic nervous system. The pelvic ilium bone has been removed

Trunk arteries, 1825 artwork
Trunk arteries. Dissection showing the internal mammary arteries (red, in chest) and the epigastric arteries (red, in groin and abdomen), from a mans trunk (torso)

Lower leg arteries, 1825 artwork
Lower leg arteries. Anterior (frontal) view of the arteries (red) and muscles and ligaments of the lower leg and foot. At left are the superficial arteries

Neck and shoulder arteries, 1825 artwork
Neck and shoulder arteries (red). Dissection showing the right carotid arteries of the neck, and the right subclavian artery of the shoulder

Lung lymph vessels, 1825 artwork
Lung lymph vessels. Dissected right lung showing its lymph vessels (white). The dark bands are fissures between the different lobes of the lung

Pulmonary nerve plexus, 1825 artwork
Pulmonary nerve plexus. View from behind, with the thoracic spine removed, of the posterior pulmonary plexus, a confluence of nerves (white)

Liver and stomach arteries, 1825 artwork
Liver and stomach arteries. Dissection of the abdomen, showing the arteries (red) of the liver (brown, upper left), stomach (pink, upper centre), and the intestines (grey with yellow fat)

Throat muscles, 1831 artwork
Throat muscles. Posterior view of the muscles of the pharynx (part of the throat). The pharynx is at centre, with the base of the head at top and the upper part of the chest cavity at bottom

Veins of the stomach, 1825 artwork
Veins of the stomach. Abdominal dissection showing the veins (blue) of the stomach (centre) and the greater omentum (lower centre, yellow)

Brain sinuses, 1825 artwork
Brain sinuses. Axial section through the head at the level of the base of the skull (front of head at top), showing the sinuses (blue) of the brains dura mater

Intestinal lymph vessels, 1825 artwork
Intestinal lymph vessels. Dissection of the abdominal cavity showing lymphatic vessels (white) and nodes (lumps). The thoracic duct (top) connects with the intestinal lymph trunk (centre)

Digestive organ arteries, 1825 artwork
Digestive organ arteries. Arteries (red) of various organs of the digestive system. At bottom are arteries of the posterior side of the stomach

Femoral and foot arteries, 1825 artwork
Femoral and foot arteries. Dissections showing the arteries (red) and muscles of the upper thigh and the foot. At centre right, near the bladder (white)

Uterine arteries, 1825 artwork
Uterine arteries. Dissection showing the arteries (red) of the uterus (lower centre) of a woman who died six days after giving birth. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are either side

Arteries of the thigh, 1825 artwork
Arteries of the thigh. Dissection showing the arteries (red) and muscles of the anterior (frontal) aspect of the thigh. The main artery in each leg is the femoral artery

Internal body organs, 1825 artwork
Internal body organs. Dissection showing the internal organs of the chest and abdomen. The overlying tissues have been removed to show (from top) the lungs

Vena cavae veins, 1825 artwork
Vena cavae veins. Dissection showing the veins (blue) associated with the vertebral column and heart. The superior (top) and inferior vena cava drain blood to the heart (centre, removed)

Lungs and diaphragm, 1825 artwork
Lungs and diaphragm. Anterior view of the chest, dissected vertically to reveal the lobes of the lungs, the diaphragm (brown, across bottom)

Childs arteries, 1825 artwork
Childs arteries. Posterior view of a whole-body dissection showing the arteries (red) of a childs body, with layers of skin and muscles removed to varying depths

Eye anatomy, artwork C016 / 8742
Eye anatomy, artwork. The eye is seen in cutaway format from the side. Structures shown include the lens (light blue, lower left), its attachment points, the iris

Luigi Galvani statue, Bologna, Italy
Luigi Galvani statue. Italian anatomist Luigi Galvani (1737-1798) noticed that dead frogs twitched when included in a circuit with metals (books and a dissected frog shown here)

Osedax mucofloris, North sea marine worm
Osedax mucofloris is also known as the bone-eating snot-flower worm. The remarkable whalebone-eating polychaete worm, shown here dissected from a Minke whale bone that was recovered off the west

Nectaries from various flowers
Plate 8 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 4 Botanique Atlas 2 (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Stanhopea insignis, orchid
Watercolour from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dissected female Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab
A dissected female mitten crab (eriocheir sinensis), showing the ripening ovaries. Specimen was collected from the River Thames

Muscles of the head and neck, historical anatomical artwork. This head has been dissected to show several muscles involved in moving the face and neck

Torso blood vessels. Historical artwork of a human torso that has been dissected to show major blood vessels. The heart (upper centre) pumps blood to the lungs on either side (to be oxygenated)

Papillae on the tongue
Papillae on tongue, coloured historical artwork. On the tongue most tastebuds, the structures that provide information about the taste of food, sit on small platforms called papillae

Cranial nerves, historical anatomical artwork. This neck and upper torso have been dissected to show the paths of the twelve cranial nerves (white)

Brain anatomy, 14th century artwork. The cranial vault (top of the skull, left) has been removed and two of the skull sutures (zig-zag lines) are shown

Spinal anatomy, 14th century artwork. The spinal cord is shown running down the back, with eighteen spinal nerves braching off through holes in the vertebrae (spinal bones)

Internal anatomy, 15th century diagram
Internal anatomy. 15th century anatomical diagram of the internal organs of the human head and torso. The diagram, known as a situs figure

Human brain dissected in half. A human brain dissected into right and left hemispheres. It has been donated for medical research at the Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre, USA

Dissected heart, light micrograph
Dissected heart. Light micrograph of a section through a whole heart, showing the chambers and some blood. The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood around the body

Human and ape hands. Historical artwork of the hand of a human (left) and a barbary ape (Macaca sylvanus, right). The skin has been removed to reveal the underlying muscles and tendons

Kidneys, nerves and blood vessels
Kidneys, historical anatomical artwork. This dorsal (back) view shows the kidneys and associated nerves lying outside the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity)

Uterus of a pregnant woman. Artwork from William Hunters Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus, published 1774, showing the uterus of a woman at full-term

Respiratory system, anterior (front) view. Artwork taken from The Viscera of the Human Body (1840), a textbook edited by Jones Quain and Erasmus Wilson

Abdominal organs, historical anatomical artwork. This ventral (front) view of a dissected abdomen shows several of the organs involved in digestion. The stomach has been removed

Abdominal aorta, historical anatomical artwork. The abdominal cavity of this torso has been dissected to give an anterior (front) view of the aorta (orange, inverted Y- shape)

Knee bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of knee bones (yellow) and ligaments (pale blue). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at joints

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"Unveiling the Intricacies of Life: A Journey through Dissected Hints" Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci's skull anatomy, where every curve and crevice holds secrets to our existence. Marvel at the intricate network of blood vessels that nourish our brain, as depicted in his mesmerizing artwork. The heart, a symbol of life itself, beats tirelessly within us. Explore its chambers and valves, understanding its vital role in sustaining our being. Witness the delicate dance between arteries and veins that carry life-giving oxygen throughout our bodies. Delve into history with an 1825 artwork showcasing male groin arteries - a testament to early anatomical studies. Discover how these hidden pathways contribute to our overall health and well-being. Venture further into the realm of dissection as we unravel the complex relationship between the heart and lungs. Witness their interdependence, understanding how they work harmoniously to ensure proper oxygenation for survival. Behold an 1825 artwork depicting head and chest arteries; a visual representation of scientific exploration from centuries past. Marvel at how these intricate networks sustain life by delivering essential nutrients throughout our bodies. Explore beyond mere surface appearances as we confront liver cirrhosis – a stark reminder of what can happen when this vital organ is compromised. Gain insight into medical conditions that challenge us while appreciating the resilience of human physiology. Witness scientists meticulously working with ragworm specimens – emblematic of tireless dedication towards unlocking nature's mysteries. Celebrate their unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge for generations to come. Embark on a journey through facial nerves, discovering their role in conveying emotions across countless expressions etched upon our faces. Appreciate how these invisible threads connect mind and body in profound ways. Transport yourself back in time to witness Eustachian tube syringing practices from the 18th century – an intriguing glimpse into historical medical techniques aimed at restoring balance within fragile auditory systems.