Nerves Collection (#4)

the nerves of the face and of the side of the head, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

the nerves of the face, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Unhelpful Phrenological assessment of a Park Loafer. Phrenologist (to Park Loafer) - " Now, you re full o Nerves, you are

Involuntary movement. Descartes idea of how impulses from limbs reach the brain. He believed all nerves to be hollow. From Rene Descartes Opera Philosophica, 1692. Woodcut

Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated. Descartes believed that an animal spirit travelling down hollow nerves C, B

Descartes idea of the hydraulic action of the nerves (P, q) which he believed were hollow, provided with valves and supplied with fluid to cause the muscles to operate

Electric ray brain, illustration C018 / 0913
Electric ray brain, illustration. Electric rays are able to produce an electric discharge, to stun prey or for defence, from two electric organs situated either side of their heads

Corpus callosum, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7044
Corpus callosum. Coronal 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (coloured) in and around the brains corpus callosum

Spinal cord, artwork
Spinal cord, computer artwork

Cluster headache, artwork
Cluster headache. Artwork of a man holding his head in pain. The glowing lines represent severe localised headaches known as cluster headaches. These generally manifest on one side of the head only

Human jaw, artwork C014 / 0430
Human jaw. Computer artwork showing the human jaw, with teeth and nerves (yellow)

Liver and stomach nerves, 1825 artwork
Liver and stomach nerves. Extensive network of nerves (white) supplying the liver (upper left) and stomach (lower right). These nerves networks (plexuses)

Astrocyte brain cells, light micrograph
Astrocyte brain cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of primary astrocyte cells from the brain of a mouse. Astrocytes have numerous branches of connective tissue that provide support

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7037
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a selection of nerve pathways (green/yellow) in the brain

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7038
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a selection of nerve pathways (green/yellow) in the brain

Brain tumour, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7057
Brain tumour. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (coloured) in a brain with a tumour (red, centre right)

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7100
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a selection of nerve pathways (blue, pink, green) in the brain. The front of the brain is at left

Brain tumour, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7059
Brain tumour. Axial diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (coloured) in a brain with a tumour (red, upper centre)

Head and neck anatomy, artwork C014 / 0511
Head and neck anatomy, computer artwork. Arteries are red, veins are blue, nerves are deep yellow and lymph vessels are bright yellow

Brain tumour, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7058
Brain tumour. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (coloured) in a brain with a tumour (red, centre left)

Central nervous system, artwork C017 / 7400
Central nervous system, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork C017 / 0694
Male anatomy, artwork

Brain nerve cells, TEM C014 / 0357
Brain nerve cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through brain tissue from the cerebral cortex, showing numerous neurons (nerve cells) surrounded by axons and dendrites

Neural cells F006 / 9203
Computer artwork depicting nerve cells and neural communication

Sciatica, MRI scan
Sciatica. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the lumbar (lower back) spine of a 35-year-old patient

Peripheral nerve, light micrograph
Peripheral nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral nerve. This is a mixed nerve with myelinated axons (dark blue circles)

Nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a section through a dorsal (sensory) spinal root ganglion associated with a sensory nerve root of the spinal cord. Sensory information from peripheral sites e.g

Myelinated nerve, light micrograph
Myelinated nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral myelinated nerve, showing many individual axons each covered with deep blue-staining myelin sheaths

Structure of the cochlea, artwork
Structure of the cochlea. Computer artwork of a section through the organ of Corti, the auditory sense organ that lines the spiral of the cochlea in the inner ear

Spina bifida, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 24-month-old patient with spina bifida

Human brain, anatomical artwork
Human brain. Anatomical computer artwork of a human brain seen from below, showing the cranial nerves (centre)

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

Left hip and nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6808
Left hip and nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow) and bones of the left hip, seen from the front. This is the lumbar plexus, itself forming part of the lumbosacral plexus

Thigh nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6804
Thigh nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), veins (blue), and muscles (brown) of the upper leg (thigh)

Arm nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6840
Arm nerve regions. Artwork of the muscles of the human body from the front, with the right arm (left) labelled with the names of the spinal nerves (cervical, neck, C; and thoracic, chest)

Trigeminal nerve, artwork C016 / 7701
Trigeminal nerve. Computer artwork showing the location of the trigeminal nerve (yellow) in a human head

White matter fibres of the human brain C016 / 9017
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain, depicting mirror neurons. Mirror neurons are found in the brain

Right hip and nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6809
Right hip and nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow) and bones of the right hip, seen from the front. This is the lumbar plexus, itself forming part of the lumbosacral plexus

Right shoulder nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6815
Right shoulder nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), muscles (red-brown) and bones (light brown) of the right shoulder, seen from the front

Knee nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6806
Knee nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), veins (blue), and muscles (brown) of the rear of the knee

Thigh nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6805
Thigh nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), veins (blue), and muscles (brown) of the upper leg (thigh)

Photic sneeze reflex, artwork C016 / 7700
Photic sneeze reflex. Computer artwork representing one explanation for the photic sneeze reflex. About a quarter of the population sneeze when they look at a bright light

Left armpit nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6812
Left armpit nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), muscles (red-brown) and bones (light brown) of the left armpit, seen from the front

Knee nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6807
Knee nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), veins (blue), and muscles (brown) of the rear of the knee

Total mesorectal excision, artwork C016 / 6996
Total mesorectal excision (TME). Artwork of the pelvis and the area of the colon and rectum that is removed in total mesorectal excision

Synapse, artwork C016 / 7535
Synapse. Computer artwork of a synapse, the junction between nerve cells (orange). Synapses transmit electrical signals from one nerve cell to the next

Left shoulder and nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6810
Left shoulder and nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), and bones of the left shoulder, seen from the front

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"Nerves: Unraveling the Intricacies of our Body's Communication System" Our bodies are a complex network of interconnected systems, and at the heart of it all lies our nervous system. From chakras to brain fibers, this captivating web controls every sensation we experience. Delving deeper into the mysteries, DTI MRI scans like C017/7099 and C017/7035 reveal intricate brain pathways that transmit signals throughout our body. These scans provide us with a glimpse into the fascinating world within. A diagram showcasing the human brain and spinal column reminds us of the delicate balance maintained by these vital structures, and is through these pathways that information flows seamlessly, allowing us to perceive and react to our surroundings. Even in lighthearted moments, such as a dentist cartoon by H. M. Bateman depicting cause and effect, we can see how nerves play their part in triggering reactions – both physical and emotional. The inner ear is another marvel worth exploring; its auditory canal, eardrum, semicircular canals, cochlea nerve, and eustachian tube work together harmoniously to process sound waves. Throughout history, scientists have tirelessly studied the nervous system's intricacies - an 18th-century depiction serves as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about this remarkable mechanism. Yet amidst all its wonders lie certain afflictions - migraines remind us that even they are sometimes falter under strain. Understanding facial nerves becomes crucial when dealing with conditions affecting expressions or sensations on our face. So next time you find yourself asking "Are you nervous?", take a moment to appreciate just how incredible your own nerve system truly is – for it enables you to feel emotions deeply while simultaneously coordinating countless bodily functions without conscious effort. Intricate yet resilient; sensitive yet powerful – our they can an awe-inspiring reminder of nature's brilliance woven within each one of us.