Sectioned Collection (#7)

Pneumothorax cross-section, artwork C016 / 6569
Pneumothorax cross-section. Artwork of an axial cross-section through a human body at the level of the heart and lungs, showing a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) during chest surgery

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8844
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a patients head showing a healthy human brain

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C016 / 9066
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the lining of the small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli (hair-like, top)

Dicotyledon root, SEM C016 / 9124
Dicotyledon root. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through an immature root from a dicotyledonous plant

Oedema of larynx, artwork C016 / 6528
Oedema of larynx. Artwork of a vertical (coronal) section through a larynx, showing oedema (swelling caused by fluid accumulation)

Dicotyledon vascular bundle, SEM C016 / 9602
Dicotyledon vascular bundle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a vascular bundle from a dicotyledonous plant

Varicella zoster virus particles, TEM C016 / 9466
Varicella zoster virus particles. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of varicella zoster virus (VZV) particles (virions) from a patient with chickenpox

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C016 / 9067
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the lining of the small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli (hair-like, top)

Dicotyledon root, SEM C016 / 9123
Dicotyledon root. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through an immature root from a dicotyledonous plant

Oedema of larynx, artwork C016 / 6530
Oedema of larynx. Artwork of sections through a larynx with and without swelling. The bottom image shows a healthy larynx in transverse (axial) section from above

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8839
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a healthy human brain. The highly folded area across top is the cerebrum

Tangaroan volcanic eruption, artwork C016 / 7704
Tangaroan volcanic eruption. Computer artwork of an underwater volcano producing tangaroan activity. This form of submarine eruption is neither explosive nor effusive, like typical volcanic activity

Brain injury C016 / 8921
Brain injury. Gross specimen of a section through a brain showing swelling and haemorrhaging (brown areas) in one hemisphere (right)

Alopecia, artwork C016 / 7523
Alopecia. Computer artwork showing hair being lost in a person with alopecia

Hartmannella vermiformis protozoa cysts C016 / 9402
Hartmannella vermiformis protozoa cysts. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through cysts (round) containing Hartmannella vermiformis protozoa. H

Skin structure, artwork C016 / 7541
Skin structure. Computer artwork showing the different layers and structure of human skin. The upper layer (centre) is the epidermis, with the dermis below

Atlanto-occipital joint, artwork C016 / 6555
Atlanto-occipital joint. Artwork of the bones (yellow) and ligaments (blue) of the atlanto-occipital joint, as seen from behind (posterior view)

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8847
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a patients head showing a healthy human brain

Broken shoulder, artwork C016 / 6568
Broken shoulder. Artwork of a vertical (coronal) section through the bones of the shoulder, showing a fracture (centre right) of the upper part of the humerus (upper arm bone)

Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones C016 / 6780
Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones. Diagram of the femoral component of a hip prosthesis with labels indicating the hip connection (upper left) and the seven Gruen zones

Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones C016 / 6776
Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones. Cutaway diagram of a femur (thigh bone) showing a femoral component of a hip prosthesis and labels indicating Gruen zones

Brain sensory neural pathways, artwork C016 / 6534
Brain sensory neural pathways.. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (black lines) from regions of the brain to receptors (lower right and lower left)

Varicella zoster virus particles, TEM C016 / 9467
Varicella zoster virus particles. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of varicella zoster virus (VZV) particles (virions) from a patient with chickenpox

Spiderwort leaf, SEM C016 / 9410
Spiderwort leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section though a leaf from a Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) plant, showing the epidermal layer (uppermost)

Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones C016 / 6779
Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones. Cutaway diagram of a femur (thigh bone) showing a femoral component of a hip prosthesis and labels indicating Gruen zones

Colon cancer, barium contrast CT scan
Colon cancer. Coloured barium contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, and 3D CT colonoscopy image (inset), of an axial section through the sigmoid colon (large intestine) of a 54-year-old patient

Finger skin, SEM
Finger skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through skin from a human finger, showing the characteristic dermal ridges (lower left, and right) that make up the fingerprint

Corpus luteum, TEM
Corpus luteum. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the corpus luteum of an ovary, showing several luteal cells

Flu virus, TEM
Flu virus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through influenza (flu) virus particles (virions, purple) budding from a host cell. This is the final stage in viral replication

Pancreatic exocrine cells, TEM
Pancreatic exocrine cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through exocrine cells in the pancreas, showing numerous zymogen granules (circles), rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Glomerulus, TEM
Glomerulus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nephron in a human kidney, showing a cluster of capillaries within a renal corpuscle, also known as a glomerulus

Gastric gland, TEM
Gastric gland. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the deep region of a gastric (fundus) gland, showing several enzyme-secreting chief cells with many secretory granules

Dementia, light micrograph
Dementia. Light micrograph of a section through the brain of a patient with dementia. Dementia is mainly a disease of old age

Dental implant, artwork
Dental implant. Artworks showing the process of replacing a tooth (incisor) with a dental implant. At upper left, front lower teeth and a dental instrument are shown in a case of receding

Ductal breast cancer, TEM
Ductal breast cancer. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through breast tissue, showing malignant (cancerous) epithelial cells arising from the milk ducts of the breast

Macrophage white blood cells, TEM
Macrophage white blood cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through two macrophages located within connective tissue, showing the nuclei and numerous lysosomes (dark spots)

Corpus luteum, light micrograph
Corpus luteum. Light micrograph of a section through the corpus luteum of an ovary. The corpus luteum is the tissue formed from a mature ovarian follicle after the follicle has released its oocyte

Islet of Langerhans beta cell, TEM
Islet of Langerhans beta cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a beta cell in an islet of Langerhans in the pancreas

Pancreatic acinar cell, TEM
Pancreatic acinar cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enzyme-secreting acinar cell in the human pancreas, showing the nucleus (dark purple, centre)

Smell receptor, TEM
Smell receptor. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the olfactory epithelium that lines the nasal cavity, showing an olfactory cell (smell receptor)

Basophil white blood cell, TEM
Basophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of section through a circulating basophil cell. Basophils are the smallest and least common of the white blood cells

Skin anatomy, artwork
Skin anatomy. Artwork of a section through human skin, showing the flattening of skin cells as they rise to the dead keratinised surface layer (top) from the living layer below (the dermis)

Oocyte before ovulation, light micrograph
Oocyte before ovulation. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from an ovary, showing an oocyte two days before ovulation

Calcified heart valve, CT scan
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Myenteric nerve plexus, TEM
Myenteric nerve plexus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a bundle of unmyelinated nerve fibres in the myenteric nerve plexus of the intestinal tract

Golgi membranes, TEM
Golgi membranes. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a cell, showing the membranes (dark lines) of the Golgi apparatus

Cushings syndrome, light micrograph
Cushings syndrome. Light micrograph of a section through muscle affected by Cushings syndrome, a hormonal condition caused by overproduction of adrenal gland hormones

Ovarian follicle tissue, light micrograph
Ovarian follicle tissue. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from an ovarian follicle, showing a boundary between two layers

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"Exploring the Intricacies: From Cerebellum Tissue to Fusion Research, Unveiling the World Sectioned" Delving into the depths of scientific exploration, a light micrograph reveals the intricate structure of cerebellum tissue. Witnessing a Higgs boson event through the lens of ATLAS detector C013/6892, scientists capture an awe-inspiring moment in particle physics. A meticulously crafted model showcases the complexity and beauty of the human brain, inviting us to marvel at its wonders. Peering into hippocampus brain tissue under a microscope, we uncover secrets that may hold keys to memory formation and learning processes. In pursuit of limitless energy sources, fusion research takes center stage as we examine a tokamak device designed for controlled nuclear fusion reactions. The inner workings of our brains come alive through an MRI scan, revealing detailed brain anatomy like never before imagined. Illuminated by light microscopy, dicotyledon plant stem sections unveil nature's architectural masterpiece in stunning detail. EDTA crystals take on mesmerizing patterns when viewed under intense magnification - showcasing their unique molecular arrangement through light micrography. Journeying deep within our bodies, kidney tubules are sectioned to shed light on their vital role in maintaining fluid balance and waste removal systems. An X-ray image exposes every contour and intricacy of a human skull – offering glimpses into our skeletal framework with remarkable clarity. Through transmission electron microscopy (TEM), rough endoplasmic reticulum emerges as an interconnected network responsible for protein synthesis within cells' cytoplasmic matrix Computer artwork visualizes Alzheimer's-affected brain regions – reminding us why continued research is crucial in unraveling this devastating disease. In this captivating journey across various scientific disciplines and microscopic landscapes, "sectioned" unveils hidden worlds that expand our understanding of the universe and ourselves.