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Physiology Collection (#8)

"Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Body

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Cutaway diagram of human respiratory system

Cutaway diagram of human respiratory system, including nasal and mouth cross section

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Conceptual image of female torso

Conceptual image of female torso

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Female muscular system, front view

Female muscular system, front view

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Anatomy of a male human head, with half muscles and half skull

Anatomy of a male human head, with half muscles and half skull, front view

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Anatomy of human face muscles

Anatomy of human face muscles

Background imagePhysiology Collection: General colon anatomy, with labels

General colon anatomy, with labels

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Human midsection with internal organs

Human midsection with internal organs

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Large staghorn calculus in the human kidney

Large staghorn calculus in the human kidney

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Anatomy of human abdominal muscles

Anatomy of human abdominal muscles

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Cross section of human digestive system

Cross section of human digestive system

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Male muscle anatomy of the abdominal wall

Male muscle anatomy of the abdominal wall

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Front view of human skeleton in fighting stance

Front view of human skeleton in fighting stance, isolated on white background

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Diagram showing anatomy of human skin

Diagram showing anatomy of human skin

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Human body showing heart and main circulatory system position

Human body showing heart and main circulatory system position
Transparent human body showing heart and main circulatory system position with internal organs, nervous system, lymphatic system and circulatory system

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Anatomy of human neck

Anatomy of human neck
Neck anatomy showing arteries of pharyngeal region and thyroid, parathyroid glands

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Close-up view of male abdominal muscles

Close-up view of male abdominal muscles

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Histopathology and pathophysiology of diabetic food ulcers

Histopathology and pathophysiology of diabetic food ulcers

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Front view of a human skeleton posing

Front view of a human skeleton posing, isolated on white background

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Human brain anatomy, superior view

Human brain anatomy, superior view

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Colored base of human skull, inferior view, with labels

Colored base of human skull, inferior view, with labels

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Ivan Pavlov, caricature C013 / 7594

Ivan Pavlov, caricature C013 / 7594
Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936). Caricature of the Russian physiologist and experimental psychologist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, ringing a bell to make a dog salivate

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Konstantin Bykov, Soviet physiologist C014 / 0753

Konstantin Bykov, Soviet physiologist C014 / 0753
Konstantin Bykov (1886-1959). Portrait of the Soviet physiologist and academician Konstantin Bykov. Bykov was a member of USSR Academy of Sciences and USSR Academy of Medical Sciences

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Human lungs, anatomical artwork

Human lungs, anatomical artwork
Human lungs. Anatomical artwork of the human lungs (red, centre left and right) and respiratory system. The heart (which has been removed here) is located between the lungs

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Franz Gall, German physiologist

Franz Gall, German physiologist
Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physiologist. Gall believed that the brains shape was related to mental capacity and that different parts of the brain controlled specific parts of the human

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Carl Vogt, German naturalist

Carl Vogt, German naturalist
Carl Christoph Vogt (1817-1895), German naturalist. Vogt published a number of notable works on physiology, geology and zoology

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Karl Rudolphi, Swedish naturalist

Karl Rudolphi, Swedish naturalist. Historical artwork of Karl Asmund Rudolphi (1771-1832). Rudolphi is credited with being the father of helminthology, the study of worms

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Francois Magendie, 1783 - 1855. French physiologist, and pioneer of experimental physiology

Francois Magendie, 1783 - 1855. French physiologist, and pioneer of experimental physiology. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Title page of Lowers book on the heart, 1669, Tractatus de Corde. Richard Lower, 1631 - 1691

Title page of Lowers book on the heart, 1669, Tractatus de Corde. Richard Lower, 1631 - 1691. English physician. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Title page of Priestleys Experiments and observations upon different kinds of air, 1774

Title page of Priestleys Experiments and observations upon different kinds of air, 1774. Joseph Priestley, 1733 - 1804. English Separatist theologian, natural philosopher, chemist

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Stephen Hales, 1677 - 1761. English clergyman and scientist

Stephen Hales, 1677 - 1761. English clergyman and scientist

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Title page of Fabriciuss tract on the valves of the veins, 1603

Title page of Fabriciuss tract on the valves of the veins, 1603. Hieronymus Fabricius or Girolamo Fabrizio, aka Fabricius ab Aquapendente and Girolamo Fabrizi d Acquapendente, 1533 - 1619

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Annotated title page of the first edition of Descartes De homine, 1662

Annotated title page of the first edition of Descartes De homine, 1662, which contains the passages on reflex action, reciprocal innervation and the pineal gland as the seat of the soul

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Francis Glisson, 1597 - 1677. British physician, anatomist, and writer on medical subjects

Francis Glisson, 1597 - 1677. British physician, anatomist, and writer on medical subjects. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Charles Marie Benjamin Rouget, 1824 - 1904. French physiologist

Charles Marie Benjamin Rouget, 1824 - 1904. French physiologist. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Title page of Hallers Deux memoires sur le mouvement du sang, 1756

Title page of Hallers Deux memoires sur le mouvement du sang, 1756, in which are recorded his observations on the capillaries. Albrecht von Haller, aka Albertus de Haller, 1708 - 1777

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Boyles first air pump. Robert Boyle, 1627 - 1691. Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist

Boyles first air pump. Robert Boyle, 1627 - 1691. Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Title page of the tract appended to the second edition of the Spring and Weight of the Air, 1662

Title page of the tract appended to the second edition of the Spring and Weight of the Air, 1662, in which Boyles law is set forth. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: William Croone, 1633 - 1684. English physician. From Selected Readings in the History of

William Croone, 1633 - 1684. English physician. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Title page of the Murr reprint (1790) of the Christianismi Restitutio of Servetus, 1553

Title page of the Murr reprint (1790) of the Christianismi Restitutio of Servetus, 1553. The reprint is now almost as scarce as the original. Michael Servetus, 1509/1511 -1553

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, 1849 - 1936. Russian physiologist

Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, 1849 - 1936. Russian physiologist

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Marcello Malpighi, 1628 - 1694. Italian biologist and physician

Marcello Malpighi, 1628 - 1694. Italian biologist and physician. Considered as the "Father of microscopical
Marcello Malpighi, 1628 - 1694. Italian biologist and physician. Considered as the " Father of microscopical anatomy, histology, physiology and embryology"

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Dr Ivan Pavlov (third from left) operating on a dog in the Physiology Department

Dr Ivan Pavlov (third from left) operating on a dog in the Physiology Department, Imperial Institute of Experimental Medicine, St Petersburg, Russia circa 1902. Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, 1849 -1936

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Nehemiah Grew, 1641 To 1712. English Vegetable Anatomist And Physiologist

Nehemiah Grew, 1641 To 1712. English Vegetable Anatomist And Physiologist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Illustration showing upper and lower limbs

Illustration showing upper and lower limbs
Medicine: bones. Upper and lower limbs. Drawing

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Model of tapeworm showing reproductive organs in cross section

Model of tapeworm showing reproductive organs in cross section

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Cross-section model of Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius)

Cross-section model of Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius)

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Robert Koch (1843-1910). Engraving. Colored

Robert Koch (1843-1910). Engraving. Colored
Robert Koch (1843-1910). German physician. Nobel Prize, 1905. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890. Colored

Background imagePhysiology Collection: Franz Josef Gall

Franz Josef Gall
FRANZ JOSEF GALL German physician who pioneered the science of phrenology - Founder of the Doctrine of the Physiology of the Brain. Date: 1758 - 1828




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"Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Body: Exploring Physiology from Head to Toe" Dive into the intricate world of human physiology with a captivating view of the anatomy of the brain, seen from an inferior perspective. Step back in time and witness Joseph Wright's masterpiece, "The Airpump, " as it symbolizes our quest to understand how our bodies function on a physiological level. Discover the hidden powerhouses behind every smile and frown with a detailed diagram showcasing facial muscles labeled for your convenience. Take a front-row seat to unravel the complexity of facial muscles as they work harmoniously together, providing us with countless expressions that define our humanity. Delve into knee joint mechanics and gain insight into how this remarkable structure allows us to walk, run, and perform various movements effortlessly. Journey beneath your skin's surface and explore the fascinating relationship between hair follicles and skin – two interconnected systems that contribute to our unique appearance. Witness synapse nerve junctions through a TEM image, offering a glimpse into one of nature's most efficient communication networks within our nervous system. Marvel at the intricacies of head muscles as they enable us to express emotions, chew food, speak articulately, or simply turn our heads towards something captivating. Uncover ancient evolutionary structures within our brains by examining cross-section illustrations depicting limbic system functions alongside primitive forebrain regions. Embark on an enlightening tour through your body's drainage system - discover how lymphatic vessels play an essential role in maintaining overall health and immunity. Explore superior views of colored lobes accompanied by labels; see how different brain regions contribute uniquely to cognition, emotion regulation & sensory processing Dissecting human brain anatomy from lateral view reveals its awe-inspiring complexity; marvel at its convoluted folds & diverse functional areas shaping who we are.