Mucosal Collection

Gastric antral vascular ectasia C016 / 8328
Gastric antral vascular ectasia. Endoscopic view of the antrum (final portion of stomach), affected by gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE)

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7126
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of a trachea (wind pipe), showing the cilia (hair-like) and goblet cells (orange). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7122
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the wall of a trachea (wind pipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Ulcerative pancolitis C018 / 0928
Ulcerative pancolitis. Endoscope view of the appendix aperture in the caecum (start of the large intestine) of an 11 year old patient with ulcerative pancolitis showing inflamed mucosa

Colitis, light micrograph
Colitis. Light micrograph of a section through colon (large intestine) tissue affected by bacterial infection, causing injury to the mucosal lining, which has resulted in inflammation (colitis)

Ischaemic bowel, light micrograph
Ischaemic bowel. Light micrograph of a section through a portion of intestine that has been damaged by an interruption of the blood supply, or ischaemia

Gastritis, light micrograph C016 / 0508
Gastritis. Light micrograph of a section through an inflamed human stomach (gastritis), showing an abnormal accumulation of white blood cells (leucocytes)

Trachea lining, SEM C015 / 9610
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the trachea (wind pipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Appendix, light micrograph C016 / 0510
Appendix. Light micrograph of a section through a human appendix. The appendix is a blind-ending small diameter tubular extension of the gut, arising from the caecum of the large bowel

Gastritis, light micrograph C016 / 0507
Gastritis. Light micrograph of a section through an inflamed human stomach (gastritis), showing an abnormal accumulation of white blood cells (leucocytes)

Trachea lining, SEM C015 / 9609
Trachea lining, SEM

Colon, light micrograph C016 / 0516
Colon. Light micrograph of a section through the mucosa (inner epithelial lining) of the colon (large bowel), showing the typical arrangement of invaginations of columnar epithelial cells forming

Bowel cancer, light micrograph C016 / 0511
Bowel cancer. Light micrograph of a section through a carcinoid tumour in the small bowel. The tumour has invaded the submucosa of the bowel

Intestinal arteriole, TEM
Intestinal arteriole. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an arteriole in the wall of the small intestine. Magnification: x5000 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Saliva chemicals, molecular model
Saliva chemicals. Molecular structure of a group of saliva molecules. These include the antibody immunoglobulin A (blue, double-y shape, see C014/5652)

Hiatal hernia, endoscopic view C016 / 8330
Hiatal hernia. Endoscopic view of a hiatal hernia (gastro-oesophageal prolapse), seen from below, with the endoscope(black) seen in an inverted position inside the stomach

Hiatal hernia, endoscopic view C016 / 8329
Hiatal hernia. Endoscopic view of a hiatal hernia (gastro-oesophageal prolapse), seen from above. A hernia is the protrusion of an organ, or the fascia of an organ

Major duodenal papilla, endoscopic view C016 / 8324
Major duodenal papilla. Endoscopic view of the interior of a persons small intestine, showing the major duodenal papilla. This structure is where the common bile duct

Small intestine, endoscopic view C016 / 8323
Small intestine. Endoscopic view of the healthy interior of a persons duodenum - the first part of the small intestine, showing the muscular wall

Lining of the duodenum, endoscopic view C016 / 8321
Lining of the duodenum. Endoscopic view of the lining of the duodenum - the first section of the small intestine - showing lipid (fat, white) filled villi

Antrum occult mucosal bleeding C016 / 8314
Antrum occult mucosal bleeding. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients antrum (final portion of stomach), showing bleeding (red) of the mucosal lining

Stomach wall, confocal light micrograph C016 / 3127
Stomach wall. Laser scanning confocal light micrograph of a section through the wall of a stomach

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7127
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of a trachea (wind pipe), showing the cilia (hair-like) and goblet cells (pink). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7125
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of a trachea (wind pipe), showing the cilia (hair-like) and goblet cells (orange). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7124
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the wall of a trachea (wind pipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7123
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the wall of a trachea (wind pipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Lung lining, SEM
Lung lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of mucus-producing cells (orange, round) and cilia (yellow) lining a bronchus (lung airway)

Small intestine lining, SEM
Small intestine villi. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi (folds) on the lining of the small intestine. Villi greatly increase the intestinal surface area for absorbing nutrients

Small intestine villi, SEM
Small intestine villi. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi (folds) on the lining of the small intestine. Villi greatly increase the intestinal surface area for absorbing nutrients

Stomach wall, SEM
Stomach wall. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a freeze- fractured fold in the stomach wall

Fallopian tube lining, SEM
Fallopian tube lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the folded internal mucosal lining of a fallopian tube (oviduct)

Inflamed gall bladder, light micrograph
Inflamed gall bladder. Light micrograph of a section through a gall bladder with cholecystitis (inflammation). The mucosa lining (purple) is thickened

Cryptosporidiosis, TEM

Trachea mucous membrane, SEM
Trachea mucous membrane. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fractured mucous membrane of the trachea (wind pipe), showing the epithelium and underlying connective tissue

Gall bladder surface, SEM
Internal lining of the gall bladder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These columnar epithelial cells are covered in microvilli. Magnification: x2100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Sperm cell, SEM
Sperm cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sperm cell in a fallopian tube. Magnification: x400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Snake intestinal villi, SEM
Snake intestine. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi in the intestine of a snake. The villi (folds) in the surface of the intestine are short and covered in cuboidal mucosal cells

Snake ciliated lung cells and mucus, SEM
Snake ciliated lung cells and mucus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of ciliated cells (green) and mucus (pink) in the lung of a snake

Oviduct mucosal folds, light micrograph. This section through the folds shows the ciliated columnar epithelium (red) and the connective tissue core (green)

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"Mucosal: Unveiling the Intricate World of Our Body's Protective Lining" Our body is a complex system, and within it lies an intricate network known as mucosal lining. This remarkable barrier plays a vital role in protecting various organs and tissues from harm. Let's delve into some fascinating glimpses of different mucosal regions: Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) C016 / 8328: Explore the mesmerizing patterns formed by blood vessels in the stomach's antrum region, highlighting GAVE. Trachea Lining, SEM C013 / 7126: Witness the microscopic beauty of tracheal lining through scanning electron microscopy, revealing its delicate structure. SEM C013 / 7122: Another captivating view showcasing the intricacies of our respiratory system's protective layer - the tracheal lining. Ulcerative Pancolitis C018 / 0928: Observe how inflammation affects the entire colon with this image depicting ulcerative pancolitis, emphasizing mucosal damage. 5-7. Gastritis Light Micrograph (x3): Journey into gastric troubles with these light micrographs capturing gastritis - inflammation of stomach lining caused by various factors. 8-9. Colitis Light Micrograph (x2): Delve deeper into colonic health as these images portray colitis - inflammation affecting large intestine mucosa leading to discomfort. Ischaemic Bowel Light Micrograph: Witness how insufficient blood supply can impact bowel health through this enlightening light micrograph showcasing ischaemic bowel condition. 11-12. Vaginal Mucosa Light Micrograph (x2): Discover the importance of vaginal mucosa in maintaining reproductive health through these vivid light micrographs that unveil its unique characteristics.