Nerves Collection (#8)

Power of the heart, conceptual image C013 / 9982
Power of the heart, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a human heart (left) superimposed on an image of an engine (right), representing the physical power needed to pump blood around the body

Heart activity, conceptual artwork C013 / 9981
Heart activity, conceptual computer artwork

Brain and eye anatomy, artwork C013 / 4664
Brain and eye anatomy. Computer artwork of the brain from below, with the front of the brain and the eyeballs (white, one at right sectioned) at top

Slipped intervertebral disc, artwork C013 / 4663
Slipped intervertebral disc. Computer artwork of a side view of the vertebral column in a case of a slipped (herniated) disc

Arm anatomy, artwork C013 / 4582
Arm anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking down a human arm, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4497
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view looking up a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4495
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique side view looking down a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4496
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4493
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking down a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4494
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking down a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Leg ligaments, artwork
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an anterior view of a human leg, showing the muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue), nerves (yellow)

Head and neck anatomy, artwork
Head and neck anatomy. Computer artwork of a human head and neck with the overlying tissues removed to show the brain (pink) within a sectioned skull that includes the teeth (white) of the jaws

Cardiovascular system, artwork C013 / 4406
Cardiovascular system, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body. Arteries, which carry oxygenated blood around the body, are red

Cardiovascular system, artwork C013 / 4405
Cardiovascular system, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body. Arteries, which carry oxygenated blood around the body, are red

Mouse tail, light micrograph
Mouse tail. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a mouses tail. At centre is the tail vein, which contains red blood cells. A smaller vein (purple squiggle) is seen at top centre left

Toadfish

Shark (class Chondrichthyes). Coloured X-ray of a transverse section through a shark. Its nervous system (yellow) is made up of a brain (upper centre) and spinal column (yellow line)

Collagen bundles, SEM
Collagen bundles. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of collagen bundles from the delicate connective tissue endoneurium. Endoneurium wraps around and between individual nerve fibres (axons)

Cranial nerves, historical anatomical artwork. This neck and upper torso have been dissected to show the paths of the twelve cranial nerves (white)

Bone anatomy. Computer artwork showing the anatomy of a normal bone shaft. An outer layer of compact bone is made up of cylindrical units (osteons, black stripes)

Spinal anatomy, 14th century artwork. The spinal cord is shown running down the back, with eighteen spinal nerves braching off through holes in the vertebrae (spinal bones)

Artwork of vomiting reflex & causes of nausea
Vomiting. Illustrations of the mechanism (at centre) & causes (at left and right) of vomiting in the human body. An impulse from the brain stimulates the vomiting centre (green)

Illustration of human nervous reflex arc
Illustration depicting the human nervous reflex arc, showing the components involved in the muscular response of the arm to the stimulation caused by the heat of a candle flame against the hand

Colour artwork of nerve & blood supply of head
Human Head. Computer-enhanced historical artwork of the right side of the human head, with its nerves and blood vessels. The face is at right with the red muscles of the mouth

Artwork showing the nerve pathways to the brain

Illustration of the human reflex arc
Reflex arc. Illustration of a human reflex arc. Sensory nerve endings (lower right) detect a stimulus, such as pain. The nervous signal passes along the sensory nerve cell fibre to the spinal cord

Neural stem cells. Light micrograph of self- renewing neural stem cells taken from the brain of a mouse embryo. These stem cells can differentiate into neurons (nerve cells)

Colour artwork of abdominal & thoracic nerves
Abdominal & thoracic nerves. Computer-enhanced artwork of organs in the human abdomen and thorax with their supply of nerves and blood vessels

Artwork showing the vomiting reflex
Vomiting. Illustration of the human vomiting mechanism. An impulse from the brain (within triangle) stimulates the vomiting centre (red) in the brainstem

Brain nausea reflex. Artwork of the location in the brain of the area responsible for the various nausea reflexes, and some of the causes

Artwork of vomiting mechanism in human body
Vomiting. Illustration of the mechanism that causes vomiting in the human body. An impulse from the front of the brain has stimulated the vomiting centre (green) in the brainstem

Vomiting, artwork
Vomiting. Computer artwork of synapses, or junctions, (cones) between nerve cells and the exterior wall of the stomach. During the vomit reflex, nerve impulses are sent from the brain to the stomach

Somatic peripheral nervous system
Peripheral nervous system. Computer artwork of the main nerves of the somatic part of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system does not include the brain and spinal cord

Coloured artwork of spinal column & spinal nerves
Spinal nerves. Computer-enhanced historical illustration of the human spinal cord and spinal nerves. Red and blue blood vessels & red muscles of the back & the upper arms can be seen

Vomiting reflex. Computer artwork of the vomiting reflex. The reflex starts when a message is sent to the vomiting centre of the brainstem (at base of brain, blue)

Nanorobots in the brain, conceptual image. In the future, it may be possible to introduce nanorobots into the human brain, where they will interact with biological neurones

Prion protein plaque, computer artwork
Prion protein plaque (right) surrounded by nerve cells (seen mainly on the left), computer artwork. Prions are infectious agents that cause a group of fatal neurodegenerative diseases

Action of a beta blocker drug, artwork
Action of a beta blocker drug on nerve synapses, artwork. Beta blockers are used to treat cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeats) and hypertension (high blood pressure)

Action of serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a chemical synapse, computer artwork. Chemical synapses are the junctions between any two nerves (at right, blue) of the nervous system

Neonatal reflex test
MODEL RELEASED. Neonatal reflex test. Doctor testing a newborn baby boys grasping reflex. This occurs when a finger or other object is placed in the babys palm

Neural chip. Conceptual computer artwork of a neural network (centre) on a microchip. This could represent hardware which mimics such networks, or contains actual nerve cells

Neuronal network. Conceptual computer artwork of a neural network. This could represent the interior of a human brain or a biological computer memory which mimics such networks

Schizophrenia, computer artwork
Schizophrenia. Computer artwork of areas of the brain thought to be involved in the disease schizophrenia. At centre are the basal ganglia (yellow)

Shingles. Artwork of varicella-zoster virus particles (virions, blue) during shingles. Each viron comprises an icosahedral (20-sided) capsid containing viral DNA

Large intestine
Colon. Artwork showing the human colon (large intestine). The yellow fibres represent nerves, which control the involuntary muscular movements (peristalsis) of the colon

Vision and the brain, MRI scan
Vision and the brain. Coloured Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the head of a 55 year old man, showing the eyes, optic nerves and brain

Nerve cell synapses, computer artwork
Nerve cell synapses. Computer artwork of the chemical synapses between two nerve cells, or neurons, (one red and one blue)

Synapse, computer artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (blue, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Nerve cells are responsible for passing information around the central nervous

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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.