Fibrous Collection

Tendon, SEM
Tendon, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), showing bundles of collagen fibres. Magnification: x5000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Liver tissue cirrhosis, light micrograph
Liver cirrhosis. Light micrograph of a section through liver tissue showing cirrhosis. This is a condition where the liver responds to the injury or death of some of its cells by producing

Collagen synthesis and assembly, artwork. At left is a fibroblast, the cell that synthesises helical protein chains of collagen (wavy lines)

J. S. Henry Ltd Fireplace and Surrounds
A photograph of a fireplace surrounded by decorative examples of Carton-Pierre and fibrous plaster enrichments by J. S. Henry Ltd. A magnificent mirror with an ornate frame sits on the mantelpiece

Noyes Bros Advertisement
An advertisement for Noyes Bros Ltd, providers of interior panelling, specifically promoting Gypsboard fibrous plaster sheets. The photo shows a fully furnished interior of a home. Date: circa 1924

Sugar Cane

Tendon, SEM
Tendon, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), showing bundles of collagen fibres. The parallel alignment of the fibres make tendons inelastic but flexible. Tendons attach muscle to bone

Banana leaf at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London
London, England - 2009; The beauty of nature in pure, abstract form - a back-lit banana leaf seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

Bust Boy Turban Winged Angel Three Old Men Jacques de Gheyn
Bust of a Boy in a Turban, a Winged Angel, and Three Old Men; Jacques de Gheyn II (Dutch, 1565 - 1629); Netherlands; about 1600; Pen and brown ink on light brown fibrous paper

Crab Nebula

Plant roots: fibrous root of groundsel Senecio vulgaris and plantain Plantago major.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Fascia of the lower leg, 1831 artwork
Fascia of the lower leg, anterior (left) and posterior (right) views. Fascia are fibrous connective tissues that surround muscles and other tissues

Uterine fibroids, MRI scan C018 / 0466
Uterine fibroids. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pelvis of a 47 year old female with two large fibroids (centre) in her uterus

Uterine fibroid C015 / 6407
Uterine fibroid. Gross specimen of a sectioned uterine fibroid (left). A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Tenorite mineral crystals C016 / 4933
Tenorite mineral crystals. Tenorite is a form of copper oxide. It is found as grey-to-black metallic crystals (in fibrous form here) as a by-product of lava flows

Cross-section diagram of a non-cancerous tumour including a fibrous capsule, tissue layer and blood vessel

Hackling Flax by hand. The stalks were broken apart by beating down on a metal comb. They were then retted (rotted) in water to remove the soft tissue, leaving the fibrous material

Neptune Grass (Posidonia oceanica) fibrous rhizomes (egagropili), washed up on beach, Sardinia, Italy, April

Illustration of adhesions, thick and fibrous bands
Medicine: Human anatomy, adhesions, thick and fibrous bands

Fibrous malachite

Fibrous sillimanite

Torn postage stamp, SEM
Torn postage stamp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a torn perforation from the edge of a postage stamp. Magnification: x26 at 6x7cm size

Lower leg and foot fascia, 1831 artwork
Lower leg and foot fascia. Lateral views of the partitions of the fascia of the muscles of the leg and foot. Fascia are fibrous connective tissues that surround muscles and other tissues

Type IV collagen, molecular model F006 / 9511
Type IV collagen, molecular model. Collagen is a long structural protein, formed from amino acids that make up polypeptide strands that twist around each other

Glial cells, light micrograph
Glial cells in the brain. Light micrograph of a section through glial cells (dark) in the grey matter of the brain. Due to their star shape these glial cells are called astrocytes

Fibrolipoma of the spine, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the thoraco-lumbar spine of a 19-month-old patient

Bladder adhesions. Gross specimen of a urinary bladder with adhesions (string-like) across its inner surface. Adhesions are growths of fibrous (scar)

Cirrhosis of liver, light micrograph C016 / 0530
Cirrhosis of liver. Light micrograph of a section through liver tissue, damaged by cirrhosis. Cirrhosis occurs as a result of a range of factors causing damage to liver function

Lung silicosis, light micrograph C015 / 7129
Lung silicosis. Light micrograph of a section through a lung with silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis caused by exposure to silica dusts. The lung tissue has become fibrous (centre)

Cirrhosis of liver, light micrograph C016 / 0529
Cirrhosis of liver. Light micrograph of a section through liver tissue, damaged by cirrhosis. Cirrhosis occurs as a result of a range of factors causing damage to liver function

Uterine fibroids, MRI scan C018 / 0467
Uterine fibroids. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pelvis of a 47 year old female with two large fibroids (pink) in her uterus

Uterine fibroids, MRI scan C018 / 0468
Uterine fibroids. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pelvis of a 47 year old female with two large fibroids (pink) in her uterus

Uterine fibroids, MRI scan C018 / 0469
Uterine fibroids. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pelvis of a 47 year old female with two large fibroids (pink) in her uterus

Uterine fibroid, X-ray C014 / 4919
Uterus tumour. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a woman with a fibroid (round, centre) in her uterus. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue (leimyoma)

Uterine fibroid, X-ray C014 / 4918
Uterus tumour. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a woman with a fibroid (orange, round) in her uterus. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue (leimyoma)

Fascia of the thigh, 1831 artwork
Fascia of the thigh. Lateral view (front of body at right) of the external fascia of the muscles of the thigh. Fascia are fibrous connective tissues that surround muscles and other tissues

Muscle tissue, light micrograph C014 / 4598
Muscle tissue. Light micrograph of a section through fibrous connective tissue from a longitudinal muscle tendon

Uterine fibroid, light micrograph C015 / 7101
Uterine fibroid. Light micrograph of a section through a uterine fibroid (centre). A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Asbestos fibres, light micrograph
Light micrograph with Normarski Differential Contrast (DIC) illumination of asbestos fibres. Asbestos has been used in the building industry for many years as a result of its heat resistance

Clathrin lattice, molecular model C015 / 6788
Molecular model of a complete clathrin lattice. The polyhedral protein lattice coats eukaryotic cell membranes (vesicles) and coated pits and appears to be involved in protein secretion

Clathrin lattice, molecular model C015 / 6790
Molecular model of a complete clathrin lattice. The polyhedral protein lattice coats eukaryotic cell membranes (vesicles) and coated pits and appears to be involved in protein secretion

Clathrin lattice, molecular model C015 / 6770
Molecular model of a complete clathrin lattice. The polyhedral protein lattice coats eukaryotic cell membranes (vesicles) and coated pits and appears to be involved in protein secretion

Ovarian fibroid C015 / 6749
Ovarian fibroid. Gross specimen of a sectioned ovarian fibroid. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Ovarian fibroid C015 / 6748
Ovarian fibroid. Gross specimen of a sectioned ovarian fibroid. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Uterine fibroid, light micrograph C015 / 6737
Uterine fibroid. Light micrograph of a section through a uterine fibroid (oval). A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Uterine fibroid C015 / 6416
Uterine fibroid. Gross specimen of a sectioned uterine fibroid. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Uterine fibroid, light micrograph C015 / 6413
Uterine fibroid. Light micrograph of a section through a uterine fibroid. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

Uterine fibroid C015 / 6415
Uterine fibroid. Gross specimen of a sectioned uterine fibroid. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

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"Fibrous: Unveiling the Intricate Network of Connective Tissues" Liver tissue cirrhosis, light micrograph: A closer look at liver tissue reveals the devastating effects of cirrhosis, where fibrous bands disrupt its normal structure. Tendon, SEM: Under the scanning electron microscope, tendons appear as a dense and resilient fibrous matrix that enables our bodies to move with strength and precision. Collagen synthesis and assembly, artwork: Delicate brushstrokes depict the intricate process of collagen synthesis and assembly – a vital component in forming strong fibrous tissues throughout our body. J. S. Henry Ltd Fireplace and Surrounds: Craftsmanship meets elegance as this stunning fireplace surround showcases its ornate design featuring intricate fibrous patterns carved into high-quality materials. Noyes Bros Advertisement: Step into luxury with Noyes Bros' exquisite collection of furniture upholstered in sumptuous fabrics adorned with subtle yet striking fibrous motifs – an embodiment of refined taste. Plant roots: Fibrous root of groundsel Senecio - Explore nature's engineering marvels as we delve beneath the soil to uncover the complex network of fine fibrous roots supporting plants like groundsel Senecio. Sugar Cane: The tall stalks sway gracefully in fields filled with sugar cane – their tough but flexible fibers hold together this valuable crop that sweetens our lives. Tendon, SEM (again): Another glimpse through the lens reveals tendon fibers interwoven meticulously like a tightly-knit fabric; these resilient structures enable us to perform remarkable feats every day. Page from The Architects Compendium (litho): An architectural masterpiece comes alive on paper as detailed illustrations showcase how innovative designs incorporate both beauty and functionality using various fibrous materials. Page from The Architects Compendium (litho) [repeated].