Tendon Collection (#9)

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

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4422
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique 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

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4420
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

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4421
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a side view (front of body at left) of the hips showing some of the muscles (red) of the buttocks

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4419
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique 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

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4415
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique 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

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4416
Buttock muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior oblique 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

Mouse tail, light micrograph
Mouse tail. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a mouses tail. At centre is the tail vein, which contains red blood cells. A smaller vein (purple squiggle) is seen at top centre left

Muscles of the hand

Muscles of the foot, historical artwork. The figure at top left shows the first layer of muscles (red) in the sole of the foot. The skin and fascia (connective tissue) have been removed

Head muscles
Head musculature. Historical artwork of the facial and other head muscles (red) on a human skull. The temporal muscle is shown in the lower frame

Diaphragm, historical anatomical artwork. This view shows the upper surface of the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of the thoracic cavity

Muscles of the back, historical artwork. The skin, fascia (connective tissue), and first three layers of muscles have been removed to expose the fourth muscle layer (red) of the back

Artwork of acute inflammation of achilles tendon
Achilles tendinitis. Artwork of the human foot muscles, tendons & bones, depicting acute inflammation of the achilles tendon, known as achilles tendinitis

Heart tendons, SEM
Heart strings. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hearts chordae tendineae. These are delicate thread-like bands of fibrous tissue that attach the papillary muscles on the internal

Heart valve tendons, SEM
Heart valve tendons. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the chordae tendineae, tendons which attach the atrioventricular heart valves to their muscles

Tendon fibres, TEM
Tendon fibres, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). A tendon is made up of parallel bundles of collagen fibres

Musculature of a pregnant woman
Female musculature. Computer artwork showing the musculature of a pregnant woman. These are the skeletal muscles, which are under the conscious control of the brain

Male musculature. Computer artwork showing the musculature of the front of a man. These are the skeletal muscles, which are under the conscious control of the brain

Female musculature. Computer artwork showing the musculature of the front of a reclining woman. These are the skeletal muscles, which are under the conscious control of the brain

Muscular system of a hand. Computer artwork showing the musculature of the back of a human hand. The muscles shown are skeletal muscles. These muscles are consciously controlled by the brain

Hand anatomy, computer artwork. Muscles are pink, tendons, ligaments and bones are cream. Tendons and ligaments are bands of inelastic fibrous tissue

Human and ape hands. Historical artwork of the hand of a human (left) and a barbary ape (Macaca sylvanus, right). The skin has been removed to reveal the underlying muscles and tendons

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)

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

Hand bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of the bones (yellow) & ligaments (white) of the hand. Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Achillies tendon examination
MODEL RELEASED. Achillies tendon examination. Physiotherapist using her hands to examine and treat a patients Achilles tendon

Bursa on wrist
Inflamed bursa on the wrist of an elderly woman. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac present at points in the body where skin, muscles and tendons slide across bone

Normal shoulder, X-ray
Normal shoulder. Coloured X-ray of the healthy right shoulder of a 28 year old patient

Tendon, light micrograph
Tendon. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a tendon showing the parallel collagen fibres. Connective tissue (brown) separates the bundles

Man thinking, artwork
Man thinking, computer artwork

Primate hand tendon, SEM

Trigger finger, artwork
Artwork of the anatomy of trigger finger, a condition arising when the sheath surrounding a tendon (blue) in the hand becomes swollen, preventing the tendon from moving smoothly

Treatment of achilles tendon rupture
Treatment of injury of the achilles tendon. 18th century illustrations mainly concerned with treatment of a ruptured achilles tendon

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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.