Peripheral Collection

Nervous system. Computer artwork of the principle nerve pathways of the human body. The brain (top centre) and the spinal cord (down centre) comprise the central nervous system (CNS)

Facial nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human head showing the nerves (white) and muscles (red) of the face and neck

Finger of patient with peripheral vasoconstriction
Peripheral vasoconstriction. Finger showing necrosis or gangrene (tissue death) due to peripheral vasoconstriction. The constriction of the fingers blood vessels means that not enough blood is

Illustration of peripheral nerves showing ganglion, nerve Fibers, myelin sheath, Arteries, veins and fat cells

Illustration of human hand with cross section at wrist showing arteries, veins and nerves

Mouse connector, SEM
Mouse connector. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a PS/2 connector on a mouse. This connector plugs into a port on the computer. Magnification: x2.6 at 6x7cm size

Apple joystick at a computer museum C015 / 6201
Joystick. A visitor using an Apple Joystick II from the late 1970s. This was a peripheral that could be attached to an Apple II microcomputer in place of a mouse and used for a variety of games

LCC-MFB West Norwood fire station SE27
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council), West Norwood fire station opened in 1881, located in Norwood High Street, near Knights Hill

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

Close-up of part of a computer keyboard
Keyboard. Close-up of part of a keyboard of a computer

View of a laptop computer keyboard and screen
Laptop computer. View of the keyboard (bottom) and screen (top) of a laptop computer. The screen and keyboard are joined together by a hinge to make the computer an all in one foldable unit

Keyboard key. Coloured scanning electron microg- raph (SEM) of a dirty key from a personal computer (PC) keyboard. Dirt and accumulated grime (green) are seen on the key. Magnification unknown

Foot nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of the sole of a human foot. Also shown are muscles (red), and ligaments, tendons and other connective tissues (grey)

Leg nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of the rear of a human lower leg. At left, the superficial (surface) nerves are seen and at right the deep nerves and muscles (red)

Pelvic spinal nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the spinal nerves (white) in the human pelvic region. This side view (front of the body at right)

Abdominal spinal nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the spinal nerves (white) in a human abdomen. This view, from the front

Torso nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of parts of a human torso. At lower frame, a side view of the abdomen (front of body at left) shows muscles (red)

Arm nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of the front (palm side) of a human forearm. At left, the superficial (surface) nerves are shown

Twelfth cranial nerve (hypoglossal nerve, cranial nerve XII). Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human neck showing veins (blue), arteries (red), muscles (red)

Female nervous system, artwork
Female nervous system, computer artwork

Male cardiovascular system, artwork
Male cardiovascular system, computer artwork

Female lymphatic system, artwork
Female lymphatic system, computer artwork

Female cardiovascular system, artwork
Female skeleton and nervous system, computer artwork

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Nerve fibre, TEM
Nerve fibre. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a non-myelinated peripheral nerve fibre

Unmyelinated nerve bundle, TEM
Unmyelinated nerve bundle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a group of unmylinated nerve fibres

SCSI card. This is a small computer system interface (SCSI) card. It is used to connect several peripheral devices to a single peripheral component interconnector (PCI) slot

Acetylcholine crystals, light micrograph
Acetylcholine crystals, polarised light micrograph. Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter (nerve signalling chemical) that plays an important role in relaying impulses at myoneural (muscle-nerve)

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The peripheral nervous system plays a vital role in our body, connecting the central nervous system to various parts of our anatomy. It consists of nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord, reaching every corner of our being. One aspect of the peripheral nervous system is its involvement in facial expressions. The intricate network of facial nerves allows us to convey emotions through smiles, frowns, and everything in between. These tiny fibers work together like puppet strings, bringing life to our expressions. Another intriguing feature is peripheral vasoconstriction, which can be observed by examining a patient's finger. When this occurs, blood vessels narrow down due to signals from the sympathetic nervous system. This phenomenon helps regulate body temperature and maintain blood pressure. Illustrations showcasing peripheral nerves reveal their complex structure consisting of ganglia (clusters of nerve cell bodies), nerve fibers transmitting messages at lightning speed, myelin sheaths protecting these delicate fibers, arteries supplying oxygenated blood for energy production within cells, veins carrying away waste products for elimination, and fat cells providing insulation. Zooming into a cross-section at the wrist reveals an intricate web formed by arteries, veins, and nerves within our hands. This illustration highlights how crucial these structures are for sensory perception and motor control. In today's digital age where technology reigns supreme, peripherals have become indispensable tools for human-computer interaction. From mouse connectors to Apple joysticks showcased at computer museums or fire stations equipped with advanced LCC-MFB systems - they all rely on precise communication between devices via the somatic peripheral nervous system. A close-up view of a computer keyboard reminds us how interconnected we are with technology as we navigate through countless tasks using just fingertips dancing across keys. Similarly essential is the trusty computer mouse that aids in seamless navigation on screens large or small. Whether it's clicking away on a mouse or typing furiously on keyboards – peripherals bridge gaps between humans and machines effortlessly thanks to the peripheral nervous system.