Tendon Collection (#8)

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6816
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Inversion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6801
Inversion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from above, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when inverting the foot

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6803
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Knee joint, illustration C018 / 0798
Knee joint, illustration. At top is the femur (thigh bone). This articulates with the tibia (shin bone, bottom) and patella (knee cap, right) to form the knee joint

Lower back muscles, artwork C014 / 5012
Lower back muscles. Computer artwork showing the quadratus lumborum muscles of the lower back. These muscles are attached to the upper lumbar (lower)

Back muscles, artwork C014 / 5007
Back muscles. Computer artwork showing selected muscles of the back. The innermost muscles either side of the spine are the longissimus muscles. Outermost are the iliocostalis muscles

Lower back muscles, artwork C014 / 5015
Lower back muscles. Computer artwork showing the quadratus lumborum muscles of the lower back. These muscles are attached to the upper lumbar (lower)

Lower back muscles, artwork C014 / 5013
Lower back muscles. Computer artwork showing the quadratus lumborum muscles of the lower back. These muscles are attached to the upper lumbar (lower)

Lower back muscles, artwork C014 / 5014
Lower back muscles. Computer artwork showing the quadratus lumborum muscles of the lower back. These muscles are attached to the upper lumbar (lower)

Muscle tissue, light micrograph C014 / 4598
Muscle tissue. Light micrograph of a section through fibrous connective tissue from a longitudinal muscle tendon

Calf muscles, artwork
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Forearm muscles, artwork
Forearm muscles. Anatomical computer artwork showing the bones (white), muscles (red), and tendons and ligaments (blue) of a human forearm, wrist and hand

Hamstring anatomy, artwork
Hamstring anatomy, computer artwork. Rear view of a human upper leg and right hip (top), showing the structure of the right hamstring

Lower leg anatomy, artwork
Lower leg anatomy, computer artwork. Front view of a human lower leg and foot, showing the bones (white), muscles (red) and tendons (blue)

Upper back anatomy, artwork
Upper back anatomy, computer artwork. The muscles either side of the neck that attach to the shoulder blades (scapulae) are the levator scapulae muscles

Calf muscles, artwork C014 / 5063
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Phalanx joint anatomy, artwork C016 / 2884
Phalanx joint anatomy. Artwork of a sectioned joint between two phalanx bones (phalanges). These are found in the fingers and toes

Knee ligaments, artwork C013 / 4662
Knee ligaments. Computer artwork of a posterior view of the knee (left), showing some of the ligaments (white), membranes and other connective tissues forming this joint

Collateral knee ligaments, artwork
Knee ligaments. Computer artwork of a posterior view of the knee, showing some of the ligaments (white), membranes and other connective tissues forming this joint

Thumb muscles, artwork C013 / 4587
Thumb muscles. Computer artwork of two of the muscles (red) of the thumb and their attachment to the bones of the hand. These are two of the three thenar muscles

Forearm muscle, artwork C013 / 4585
Forearm muscle. Computer artwork of an anterior view of a human arm, showing the flexor pollicis longus muscle (red) of the forearm and its attachments to the bones of the arm, wrist and hand

Frontal arm muscles, artwork C013 / 4584
Frontal arm muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human arm, showing its muscles and tendons (red and white)

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)

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4576
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of a set of calf muscles (red) and their attachments to the bones of the leg and foot

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4575
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a side view of a set of calf muscles (red) and their attachments to the bones of the leg and foot

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4572
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4571
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Thigh muscles, artwork C013 / 4568
Thigh muscles. Computer artwork of an anterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the thighs and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Thigh muscles, artwork C013 / 4569
Thigh muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the thighs and their attachment to the bones of the leg

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)

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4487
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view looking down on some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the upper surface of the foot

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4486
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the upper surface of the foot

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4485
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4483
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique view from below and behind of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4478
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4477
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Leg muscles, artwork C013 / 4429
Leg muscles. Computer artwork of the bones and outer muscles of the left leg, seen from the front (anterior view) at an oblique angle looking downwards

Thigh hamstring muscles, artwork C013 / 4428
Thigh hamstring muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of two of the three hamstring muscles (red) of the thighs. The muscles are the semimembranosus (inner) and semitendinosus (outer)

Iliopsoas muscles, artwork C013 / 4425
Iliopsoas muscles. Computer artwork of an anterior (frontal) view of the hips, showing the inner hip muscles (red), the ilioposas

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4423
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique view of the hips, showing some of the muscles (red) of the buttocks

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4424
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of the hips showing some of the muscles (red) of the buttocks. These are shown attached to the femurs (thigh bones) and the pelvis bones

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"Tendon: The Unsung Heroes of the Muscular System" The facial muscles of the human face, intricately labeled and interconnected, create a symphony of expressions that reflect our emotions. These muscles, part of the muscular system on our head, allow us to smile, frown, and convey countless other feelings. However, sometimes these they can become inflamed or irritated. Tendinitis of the shoulder is a painful condition that affects many individuals. An X-ray reveals this discomforting ailment in detail. Intriguingly captured in a line engraving from 19th-century France by an unknown artist, we witness the beauty and complexity anatomy. This illustration showcases how tendons connect muscles to bones with remarkable precision. Moving down to our feet - another masterpiece created by nature - a 19th-century illustration depicts foot anatomy in all its glory. It reveals not only skin and veins but also arteries, muscles, and bones working together harmoniously. Julien Bougle's colored plates superimposed on the human body provide an artistic representation showcasing various systems within us. Among them are tendons that play their crucial role silently yet efficiently. Delving deeper into internal structures brings us to an exquisite engraving depicting the intricate anatomy of organs. Here we see how tendons intertwine with other vital components like blood vessels and nerves to ensure proper functioning throughout our bodies. Zooming back out again to examine foot anatomy once more - this time showing skin texture alongside veins, arteries, muscles, and bones - we gain further appreciation for these unsung heroes called tendons. Our hands too rely heavily on healthy tendons for dexterity and strength as they perform daily tasks ranging from delicate movements to powerful grips. They enable us to write words like these or hold loved ones close with tender care. Yet even strong they can be vulnerable; an MRI image captures a ruptured Achilles tendon revealing just how crucial their integrity is for our mobility and overall well-being.