Sacral Collection

Human spine anatomy illustration 1866
Atlas d anatomie descriptive du corps humain

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy, wood engraving, published 1884
Saint Mary of Health (Santa Maria della Salute) in Venice, built 1631 - 1670 by Baldassare Longhena (Italian architect, 1598 ? - 1682). Wood engraving, published in 1884

Normal torso, MRI scan
Normal torso, coloured profile (sagittal) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The front of the body is at left. The spinal bones (vertebrae)

Nicholas Anapausas Monastery at Meteora, Greece

Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Meteora, Greece

Holy Trinity Monastery at Meteora, Trikala Region, Greece

Holy Trinity Monastery, Meteora, Greece

Monastery at Meteora at sunset, Greece

Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece

Panoramic view at Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece

Varlaam Monastery at sunset time, Meteora, Greece

Varlaam Monastery at sunset, Meteora, Greece

Greece - Varlaam Meteora Monastery

Varlaam Meteora Monastery at sunset, Greece

Varlaam Monastery, Meteora, Greece

Varlaam Monastery, Meteora, Greece

Meteora Varlaam Monastery, Greece

Landscape view at Roussanou Monastery, Meteora, Greece

Greece - Roussanou Monastery, Meteora

Roussanou Meteora Monastery, Greece

Landscape view at Meteora Monastery, Greece

Greece - Monastery at Meteora

Greece - Roussanou Monastery at Meteora

Monastery at Meteora, Greece

Meteora at sunset time, Greece

Monastery at Meteora, Trikala Region, Greece

Roussanou Monastery at Meteora, Trikala Region, Greece

Meteora Monastery, Greece

Roussanou Monastery at Meteora, Greece

Urnes Stave Church, Unesco, Norway

Toledo Cathedral, Spain, published in 1871
Interior of the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, Spain. Wood engraving after a drawing by Gustave Dore (French painter, 1832 - 1883), published in 1871

Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady with the sacral knot at the back of the neck that seems to indicate that she is a priestess or even a goddess

Sculpture of the archangel Michael defeating Satan, St Michaelis Church, Hamburg, Germany
Sculpture of the archangel Michael defeating Satan, St Michaels Church, Hamburg, Germany

Human torso, MRI scan
Normal human torso, monochrome profile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The front of the body is at left. The spinal bones (vertebrae) are seen running from the top of the chest (top)

Australopithecus africanus pelvis, STS-14 C015 / 6919
Australopithecus africanus pelvis (STS-14). This fossil specimen was discovered in 1947, in Sterkfontein, South Africa. The entire specimen consists of the pelvis, part of the vertebral column

Bones of the human skeleton
Bones of the skeleton. Artwork from Juan Valverde de Amuscos textbook Anatomia del Corpo Humano (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1560. Fig. I is a view of the spine, from the left side. Figs

Spinal cord regions, diagram
Spinal cord regions. Diagram of a sagittal section through the human skull and backbone, showing the five main regions of the spinal cord and the numbered nerves associated with them

Full bladder, X-ray cystography
Full bladder. X-ray cystogram of the pelvic region of a 50-year-old incontinent patient, showing urine (white) leaking (lower centre) from the bladder (round, centre) during a stress test

Brain and spinal cord, artwork
Brain and spinal cord. Computer artwork showing the brain (top) and segments of the spinal cord. The spinal cord begins at the medulla oblongata at the base of the brainstem

Ikalto cathedral in Kakheti region, Georgia

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

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

Incontinence surgery, artwork C016 / 6843
Incontinence surgery. Artwork of the sacral region of a womans pelvis showing a schematic diagram for bladder and sacral surgery to treat incontinence

Human torso, coloured mri scan C014 / 2644
Normal human torso, coloured frontal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The spinal bones (vertebrae) are seen running from the top of the chest to the pelvis

Human spine, anatomical model
Human spine. Anatomical model (from 1990) showing the lower (lumbosacral) section of the human spine (backbone)

Spinal implant
Spinal column nerve stimulator. Coloured X-ray showing the wires (blue/purple) of a nerve stimulator in the spine of a paraplegic patient

Two views of the human spine. This computer artwork shows a side (lateral) view (left) and an front (anterior) view (right)

Healthy lower back, X-ray
Healthy lower back, coloured X-ray. The spine runs down centre. It is made up of vertebrae, block- shaped bones that support and protect the spinal cord (not seen)

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"Sacral: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Human Spine and Beyond" Step into a journey through time and space as we explore the fascinating world anatomy. From ancient illustrations to modern medical scans, this captivating collection reveals the intricate details of our spinal structure. Delve into history with an 1866 illustration showcasing the human spine's complexity. Witness its evolution in art, from wood engravings depicting Santa Maria della Salute in Venice to sculptures like "La Parisienne" portraying Minoan elegance. Marvel at religious symbolism as St Michaelis Church in Hamburg presents a sculpture capturing Archangel Michael's triumph over Satan. Toledo Cathedral's grandeur, published in 1871, transports us to Spain's rich cultural heritage. Discover how our nervous system intertwines with the thoracic region through a depiction of the sympathetic nervous system. Explore further as we unravel the sciatic nerve and sacral plexus, vital components responsible for lower limb function. Travel back millions of years with Australopithecus africanus pelvis STS-14 C015/6919, shedding light on our ancestors' pelvic structure. Finally, witness bones from across the human skeleton come together harmoniously in another MRI scan of a torso. Join us on this enlightening journey where science meets artistry and history intertwines with medicine. The sacrum holds secrets that connect us all – past, present, and future – reminding us of our shared humanity within these intricately woven structures that support life itself.