Kidneys Collection (#3)

Resin cast of blood supply to kidneys C016 / 4602
Resin cast of the blood supply to a human kidney, showing the dense network of capillaries arising from divisions of a renal artery

Resin cast of blood supply to kidneys C016 / 4599
Detail of a resin cast of the blood supply to a human kidney, showing the dense network of capillaries arising from divisions of a renal artery

Kidneys and ureters, artwork C013 / 4672
Kidneys and ureters. Computer artwork showing an oblique anterior view of the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system, relative to the skeleton and abdominal organs (white)

Kidneys and ureters, artwork C013 / 4671
Kidneys and ureters. Computer artwork showing an anterior view of the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system, relative to the skeleton and abdominal organs (white)

Urinary system, artwork C013 / 4673
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing an anterior view of the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system, relative to the skeleton and abdominal organs (white)

Urinary system, artwork C013 / 4670
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing the kidneys (top), the main organs of the urinary system. The kidneys are located in the upper abdomen

Urinary system, artwork C013 / 4669
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing the kidneys (top), the main organs of the urinary system. The kidneys are located in the upper abdomen

Kidneys and ureters, artwork C013 / 4668
Kidneys and ureters. Computer artwork showing the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system. The kidneys are located in the upper abdomen

Anatomy / Kidneys 18th C
Anatomy of the kidneys and the intestines according to the anatomist Haller. Date: Circa 1760

Kidney & Bladder 18th C
sections of the kidneys and the bladder. Date: Circa 1760

Kidneys and adrenal glands
Kidneys. Computer artwork of the human renal system. The kidneys (brown/red, left and right) filter waste products and water from blood that passes through the organs in the renal arteries (red)

Coloured SEM of glomeruli in the human kidney

Kidney glomerulus
Glomerulus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a healthy kidney glomerulus. The glomerulus is a tight ball of capillaries where blood passing through the kidneys is filtered

Healthy kidneys, CT scan
Healthy kidneys, coloured computed tomography (CT) scan. The kidneys are the two C-shaped white organs either side of the spinal vertebra (centre). Below the spine and kidneys are back muscles

Renal blood vessels, X-ray
Renal blood vessels. Angiogram (X-ray) of blood vessels in a healthy kidney. The large artery entering the kidney is the renal artery, which branches into many smaller capillaries inside the kidney

Renal collecting tubules. Light micrograph of a section through a healthy human kidney showing the collecting tubules (large ovals, seen end-on)

Kidney tubules in section
Kidney tubules. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through kidney tissue showing numerous tubules (red/green). The tubules are seen in cross-section

Kidney podocyte cells, SEM
Kidney podocyte cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on the surface of a kidney glomerulus. Podocytes possess branching, foot-like processes (red/brown)

Computer artwork of a human kidney & adrenal gland
Kidney & adrenal gland. Artwork of a human kidney (red) with an adrenal gland (orange, upper right) and a ureter (orange, lower right)

Kidney filtration, SEM
Kidney filtration. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tissue from a healthy kidney, showing the glomerular structure. The surface of a glomerulus is encased in podocyte cells (purple)

Human kidneys. Computer artwork of two sectioned human kidneys. Humans possess two kidneys, located at the back of the abdomen, responsible for excreting nitrogenous waste from the blood

Kidneys, abdominal CT scan
Normal kidneys. Coloured axial (horizontal) CT (computed tomography) scan through a human abdomen at the level of the kidneys. The front of the body is at top

Artwork of a section through the human kidney
Kidney. Artwork of a section through part of a human kidney. Coloured pink is the medulla. Contained within the medulla are the functional units of the kidney, the nephrons

Coloured SEM of podocytes in the human kidney
Kidney glomerulus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on a glomerulus in the kidney. Glomeruli are made up of a tight knot of blood capillaries covered in podocyte cells

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)

Diuresis. Conceptual image of the effect of diuretics on the kidney. A diuretic is any drug that encourages the excretion of urine. Common diuretics include caffeine and alcohol

Diuretic effect, computer artwork
Diuretic effect. Computer artwork of the effect of diuretics (grey barriers) on a renal tubule (red) inside the kidney. These tubules regulate the levels of chemicals such as sodium (orange)

Pancreatitis, CT scan
Pancreatitis. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through a patients abdomen showing a false aneurysm (red) due to chronic pancreatitis. The front of the body is at top

Kidney glomeruli, light micrograph
Kidney glomeruli. Light microscope of a section through the cortex of a healthy kidney showing glomeruli. The core of a glomerulus is formed of a tightly coiled capillary (purple)

Kidney capillary, SEM
Kidney capillary. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fracture through a glomerular capillary. A kidney glomerulus, which filters waste products from the blood

Kidney tubule cell, coloured SEM
Kidney tubule cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This cell (brown) is covered in thin projections (microvilli) that serve to increase its surface area

Coloured SEM of a renal glomerulus
Glomerulus. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a glomerulus - a tight knot of blood capillaries (yellow) inside one of the kidneys microscopic blood-filtering units

Computer graphic of kidneys (waterdrop background)
Kidneys. Computer graphic illustration of two human kidneys, seen on a waterdrop background to depict the role of kidneys as fluid filtration units

Artwork of kidney nephron with blood vessels
Nephron. Illustration of a nephron from the human kidney, surrounded by blood vessels. Nephrons are where waste products and excess water are removed from the bloodstream in the kidney

Computer graphic of section through human kidney
Kidney. Computer graphic of a section through a whole human kidney. At upper left is the renal artery and vein which supply blood to, and drain blood from the kidney

Illustration of nephron structure in human kidney
Illustration of a nephron, the functional unit of excretion in the human kidney. As a blood filtering system, a nephron is richly supplied with capillaries from branches of the renal artery (red)

Renal corpuscle of kidney
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a renal corpuscle in the kidney. The renal corpuscle is formed by the glomerulus (red), the convoluted capillary at centre

Kidneys
Illustration of the human kidneys. The arterial blood supply to the kidneys is through the renal arteries (red), which branch from the abdominal aorta

Kidney infection. Artwork of a section through the urinary system showing an infection of a kidney (pyelonephritis, upper left)

Human urinary system, artwork
Urinary system. Computer artwork of a male torso and the urinary system, showing kidney, urethra, bladder and suprarenal gland

Healthy kidneys, artwork

Healthy urinary system, artwork

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"Exploring the intricate world of kidneys: a journey through art and science" Embarking on a full body scan, we delve into the depths of our anatomy to uncover the secrets held within. The MRI scan reveals the complex network of our cardiovascular system, intertwining with historical artwork that depicts its significance throughout time. Zooming in further, we encounter kidney tubules in section - tiny structures responsible for filtering waste from our blood. A vivid colour MRI scan showcases the exquisite placement of these vital organs alongside the liver in our abdomen. Did you know? We actually possess spare kidneys. Just like pig anatomy depicted in ancient artwork, humans have two kidneys but can function with just one if needed. Our bodies are truly remarkable. Taking an even closer look, we witness the mesmerizing beauty of kidney glomeruli under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These intricate structures play a crucial role in filtration and maintaining fluid balance within our bodies. As we explore deeper into our venous system, we marvel at its complexity and interconnectedness. X-ray images reveal abdominal arteries pulsating with life - nourishing every corner of our being. Returning to SEM imagery once again, we observe the delicate web of blood vessels surrounding each kidney glomerulus, and is here that filtration occurs, ensuring waste products are efficiently removed from our bloodstream. In this captivating journey through art and science, we gain a newfound appreciation for these incredible organs known as kidneys. They not only filter waste but also regulate electrolyte levels and maintain overall homeostasis within us – silently working day and night to keep us healthy.