Tendons Collection

Muscular system on head
Muscular system on a head. Computer artwork showing the musculature of the side of a human males head. The muscles shown are skeletal muscles. These muscles are consciously controlled by the brain

Foot anatomy, 19th Century illustration

Muscles of the neck, historical artwork. The upper figure shows the front of the neck with the skin and fascia (connective tissue) removed to expose the musculature (red) and tendons

Hand anatomy, 19th Century illustration. Historical hand coloured lithographic print showing the muscles (brown), tendons (white) and blood vessels (red and blue) of the human hand

Flayed human body revealing muscle system and tendons seen from the rear. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard after
FLO4611562 Flayed human body revealing muscle system and tendons seen from the rear. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard after an illustration by Bernhard Albinus from Denis Diderot's

Muscles in human hand and arm
Anatomy, Biomedical Illustration, Close-Up, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Arm, Human Hand, Human Muscle, Human Representation, No People, White Background, Tendons, Watercolour Painting

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male torso, side view (colour litho)
5997948 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male torso, side view (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male torso, side view)

Muscles (engraving)
471461 Muscles (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 34.4x24 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Man standing, side view (colour litho)
5997944 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Man standing, side view (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man standing, side view)

Anatomical Study: Human Musculature, in Contrapposto (pencil & wash on paper)
5889001 Anatomical Study: Human Musculature, in Contrapposto (pencil & wash on paper) by Bathe, John (1849-1874); 71.1x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Anatomia Humani Corporis by Govard Bidloo, 1685 (engraving)
2919838 Anatomia Humani Corporis by Govard Bidloo, 1685 (engraving) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info.: Table 70)

Flayed body, from Tables of the Skeleton and Muscles of the Human Body
XIR176212 Flayed body, from Tables of the Skeleton and Muscles of the Human Body by Bernard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770) 1747 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Man standing (colour litho)
5997943 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Man standing (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man standing)

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Elgin Marbles, The Ilyssus (litho)
5997961 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Elgin Marbles, The Ilyssus (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elgin Marbles, The Ilyssus)

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male, arm, head and torso (colour litho)
5997956 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male, arm, head and torso (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male, arm)

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male torso, back view (colour litho)
5997947 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male torso, back view (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male torso, back view)

An Ecorche Study of the Dying Gaul, 1840 (pen and ink on paper)
FIT167649 An Ecorche Study of the Dying Gaul, 1840 (pen and ink on paper) by Linnell, William (1826-1906); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Elgin Marbles, The Theseus (litho)
5997958 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Elgin Marbles, The Theseus (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elgin Marbles, The Theseus)

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Man standing, back view (colour litho)
5997942 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Man standing, back view (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man standing, back view)

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male leg and foot (colour litho)
5997968 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Male leg and foot (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male leg and foot)

Anatomical Study: Human Musculature, in the Pose of Praxiteles
5889003 Anatomical Study: Human Musculature, in the Pose of Praxiteles Hermes Fastening his Sandal (pencil, pen, ink & wash on paper) by Bathe

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: The Elder Hercules, The Younger Hercules
5997985 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: The Elder Hercules, The Younger Hercules, British Museum (litho) by European School

Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Woman and child standing, back view (colour litho)
5997946 Illustration for The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man: Woman and child standing, back view (colour litho) by European School

Anatomy, inner arm dissection post-mortem
Superficial view of the arm on the inner side, with the parts undisturbed. Date: 1867

Drawing on anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) The Musc
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Italian polymanth. Genius. Renaissance. Drawing on anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) The Muscles of the legs

Biceps brachii muscles, artwork C016 / 6574
Biceps brachii muscles. Artwork showing the biceps muscles (red) of the arm contracted (right) and relaxed (left), including the upper and lower tendons

Drawing from a study of anatomy. Human muscles of the arms
History of medicine. Drawing from a study of anatomy. Human muscles of the arms. 18th century

Diagram of the muscles and tendons in the human ankle and foot

Fist clenching movement, artwork C016 / 6795
Fist clenching movement. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the fingers during flexion to form a fist

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6793
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Head musculature, artwork
Head musculature. Computer artwork showing the musculature of the front of a human males head. The muscles shown are skeletal muscles. These muscles are consciously controlled by the brain

Arm anatomy, artwork C013 / 4583
Arm anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human arm, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Buttock muscles, artwork C013 / 4414
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

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

Arm anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red), tendons (white) and muscle structure (brown) of the human upper limbs. Fig

Cavus foot surgery, ankle tendons
Cavus foot surgery. Close-up of surgeons cutting the ankles peroneus tendon before attaching it to another tendon. This is being done during cavus foot surgery

Heart chambers and sinus node, artwork C014 / 2030
Heart chambers and sinus node (yellow). Cutaway artwork revealing the four internal heart chambers and the heart valves and tendons (white). The two upper chambers are the atria

Heart chamber anatomy, artwork C014 / 2029
Heart chamber anatomy. Cutaway artwork revealing the four internal heart chambers and the heart valves and tendons (white). The two upper chambers are the atria

Inversion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6802
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

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6790
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Knee muscles and bones, artwork C016 / 7013
Knee muscles and bones. Artwork of an oblique lateral frontal view of the muscles and bones of a human knee. This view is of the outside of the left leg

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800
Plantarflexion 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 lower (plantar)

Knee bones and ligaments, artwork C016 / 7012
Knee bones and ligaments. Artwork of a frontal view of the knee joint, showing bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. The bones are the femur (thigh bone, top), patella (knee-cap, upper centre)

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6789
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799
Plantarflexion 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 lower (plantar)

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6791
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6794
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Knee bones and ligaments, artwork C016 / 7011
Knee bones and ligaments. Artwork of a frontal view of the knee joint, showing bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The bones are the femur (thigh bone, top), patella (knee-cap, upper centre)

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Tendons: The Unsung Heroes of the Muscular System From the intricate muscles on our head to the detailed foot anatomy depicted in a 19th-century illustration, tendons play a crucial role in connecting and supporting our body's musculature. These fibrous tissues are like bridges, linking muscles to bones and allowing us to move with grace and precision. In awe-inspiring artwork showcasing the muscles of the neck or female musculature, we witness how tendons seamlessly integrate into these complex systems. They act as strong cords that transmit force from contracting muscles, enabling fluid movements and maintaining stability. Shoulder muscles come alive in captivating artwork, highlighting their interplay with tendons. These resilient connective tissues anchor these powerful muscle groups, facilitating actions like lifting or throwing objects effortlessly. Delicate hand anatomy is beautifully portrayed through various artistic renditions. Tendons intricately weave through this masterpiece of dexterity, enabling precise finger movements necessary for tasks ranging from writing to creating art. Even Leonardo da Vinci recognized their significance centuries ago when he meticulously studied human anatomy. His drawings depict tendons alongside muscular structures, revealing his deep understanding of their vital role in movement. Moving down to the leg and foot region, we encounter yet another marvel - an illustration capturing the complexity of muscles and tendons working together harmoniously, and is here that we truly appreciate how tendons enable us to walk, run or dance by transmitting forces generated by our leg muscles onto our feet's skeletal framework. An enchanting study of human arm anatomy showcases both prominent biceps and triceps but also highlights lesser-known forearm and hand tendon networks. These often-overlooked heroes ensure smooth coordination between fingers' flexion and extension while gripping objects tightly or performing delicate tasks requiring fine motor skills. Lastly, an engraving depicting various muscle groups reminds us once again of tendons' indispensable presence within each one. Their strength allows us not only physical prowess but also the ability to express ourselves through movement.