Joints Collection (#9)

Pelvis bones, artwork

The bones of the foot
3D medical illustration of a left side view of the bones of the left foot, showing the metatarsal phalangeal joints

Normal lower leg, X-ray
Normal lower leg, coloured frontal X-ray. The tibia (shinbone, left) and the smaller fibula (centre) articulate with the foot bones (bottom) to form the ankle joint

Skeleton running, computer artwork

Rheumatoid arthritis
MODEL RELEASED. Rheumatoid arthritis. General practitioner examining a patients hand for signs of rheumatoid arthritis. This condition is caused by the immune system attacking the bodys own tissues

Syndecan-4 molecule
Molecular stick reprensation of the syndecan-4 molecule. It plays an important role in the cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis

Ribcage, computer artwork
Ribcage. Computer artwork of the pectoral girdle and ribcage as seen from the front

Arthritic hand, X-ray
Arthritic hand, coloured X-ray

Aged hand, artwork

Healthy pelvis, 3D CT scan
Coloured three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) scan in front view of the healthy pelvis in a 52 year old patient showing the sacrum of the spine, pelvic bones

Arthritic hands
MODEL RELEASED. Arthritic hands. Hands of a person that have become deformed due to arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints causing inflammation and pain

Rheumatoid arthritis of the hip, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (front view) of the pelvis in a 58 year old patient showing rheumatoid arthritis of the hip joint (at right)

Female pelvis, artwork. The lowest lumbar vertebra of the spinal column (top centre) forms a joint with the sacrum (triangular)

Fuel poverty
MODEL RELEASED. Fuel poverty. Elderly womans hands holding a fuel bill, representing fuel poverty. She is 90 years old. The elderly often live on reduced incomes

Bone death, artwork
Bone death. Computer artwork of a human hip and knee joint affected by osteonecrosis - death of the bone tissue. This condition is caused by an impaired blood supply to the bone cells

Spine in Hurler Syndrome, X-ray
Spine in Hurler Syndrome. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a 26-month-old child with Hurler syndrome (also called mucopolysaccharidosis type I, MPS I)

Rehabilitation exercises, artwork
Rehabilitation exercises. Computer artwork showing a man performing exercises as part of physical therapy aimed at maintaining and restoring maximum movement following an injury

Types of joint, artwork
Types of joint, computer artwork. Stylised diagrams showing the different types of joints found in the human body and the movements they allow

Human and ape anatomy. Artwork comparing the anatomy of a human (left) and an ape (right). Both are primates, but as humans

Human spine model. Model of a human vertebral column (spine) showing a number of its vertebrae (white discs). The spine is the central supporting structure of the human body

Normal knee, X-ray
Normal knee, coloured frontal X-ray. The tibia (shin bone, bottom centre) and the smaller fibula (bottom right) articulate with the femur (thigh bone, top) to form the knee joint

Dislocated hip replacement, X-ray
Dislocated hip replacement. Frontal X-ray of the pelvis of a patient with bi-lateral (both sides) total hip replacements. The right joint replacement (right) has become dislocated

Upper torso bones, artwork. These bones include the upper arm bones (one humerus on each side), the spinal bones (vertebrae) forming the central backbone, and the chest bones

Knuckle pain, conceptual artwork
Knuckle pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red areas) in the knuckles of a hand. The bones (white) of the hand are shown within an outline (blue)

Shoulder pain, conceptual artwork
Shoulder pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the shoulders. The bones (white) of the upper torso and neck are shown within an outline (blue)

Abdominal organs, anatomical artwork. The organs are shown within the surrounding bones, including the pelvis (bottom) and the rib-cage (top)

Gouty foot, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (top view) of the foot of a patient, showing the big toe affected by gout (gouty arthritis). Gout is a metabolic disease in which uric acid crystals are deposited in joints

Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (top view) of the hands of a patient, showing rheumatoid arthritis affecting some of the joints at the base of the fingers

Normal left foot, X-ray
Normal left foot, coloured X-ray

Ant head, SEM
Ant (family Formicidae) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of its compound eyes (red) is seen, as well as the two antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

Human finger, longitudinal section
Human finger. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through a finger of a human infant. This shows the bones inside the finger (here, the 1st and 2nd phalanges)

Gipsy carrying a plate of cooked meat
A gipsy carrying a plate of meat which has just been cooked, and is steaming hot

Gymnasium, Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, Kent
The gymnasium and physiotherapy department at Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, Kent. A wide range of equipment includes an exercise bicycle, a ships wheel, and part of a bus

Jointed Steamship
A remarkable concept steamship, jointed in three places, seeminglyto counteract the motion of the sea!

Sun Platform at Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, Kent
Children being treated on a sun platform at the Princess Marys Hospital, Wilderness Road, Margate, Kent. The site, originally known as Eastcliff House

Floating railway bridge across the Forth River
A floating railway across the Forth between Granton and Burntisland. The route designed to carrying goods and live stock without the inconvience of unloading the trucks

Chicago Stockyards 11
Joints of meat are stacked in huge refrigerated rooms at the Chicago Stockyards

Diagrams of human shoulder and ankle joints
Diagrams of the human shoulder and ankle joints

Rosting on Spits
A turnspit turns a spit on which joints of meat and gamebirds are roasting

Rheumatic Suffering
Advertisement for Urodonal rheumatism treatment showing a man in excruciating pain as his joints are attacked by three little dwarves or gnomes

Am Buachaille sea stack on the coast south of Sandwood Bay Scotland UK
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Joints and Entrees
Joints and entrees

Beeton Meat Joints
loin of pork - haunch of mutton - aitchbone of beef - round of beef - leg of mutton - calfs head - ham - sirloin of beef - shoulder of mutton - saddle of mutton

English Country Kitchen
Preparing a meal in an English country kitchen : the kitchen maid tends the roasting joints of meat while the cook starts baking

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Joints: A Journey through History and Anatomy" In this captivating journey, we delve into the world of joints, those remarkable connectors that enable movement and grace. Just like a palmistry map of the hand reveals secrets etched in our skin, so do joints hold tales of strength and resilience. Traveling back to 1855, we encounter a beef cuts diagram that showcases the intricate network within these joints. Stepping into a bustling butchers shop on High Street in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex during the 1920s, we witness a trailblazing woman butcher skillfully dissecting meat with precision. Zooming even closer under an electron microscope's lens, an ant's joint appears as a marvelously engineered masterpiece. Meanwhile, X-ray images expose bunions lurking beneath layers of flesh – silent reminders that even our they are bear burdens. Conceptual artworks emerge next; knee pain depicted as swirling colors and shapes evokes empathy for those grappling with discomfort. Joint pain takes form in abstract strokes on canvas - capturing both physical anguish and emotional strain. A black-and-white photograph from 1802 brings forth engravings showcasing beef, veal, pork, and mutton cuts – each slice revealing unique joint structures designed by nature herself. Historical artwork delves deeper into biomechanics - unraveling how forces interact within these pivotal connections. Conceptual art resurfaces once more to shed light on running injuries; brushstrokes depict shattered dreams amidst vibrant hues. Yet hope remains as another artwork illustrates leg muscles engaged in running - reminding us that healing is possible when nurtured with care. As we conclude this enlightening expedition through time and anatomy alike, let us appreciate the beauty hidden within every joint. For they are not mere hinges but rather gateways to mobility and vitality – connecting us all in our shared human experience.