Wrist Collection (#8)

Greed, conceptual artwork C014 / 0667
Greed, conceptual computer artwork

Close up of a gymnasts hand
Gymnastics. Close-up view of the hand of a gymnast. He is wearing a handguard and wrist support in preparation for the high bar event. Photographed during the London Olympic Games of 2012

Human arm musculature, 19th century C015 / 6104
Human arm musculature. 19th-century artwork of the anatomy of various arm muscles, including those of the shoulder, arms and hands

Broken wrist, X-ray C017 / 8008
Broken wrist. X-ray of the arm of an 84 year old female patient with a fractured wrist

Forearm in supine position, artwork C016 / 2853
Pronation of the forearm. Artwork of an anterior (frontal) view of a human left forearm with relaxed hand and thumb and fingers outstretched, showing the underlying bone structure during pronation

Forearm in supine position, artwork
Pronation of the forearm. Artwork of an anterior (frontal) view of a human left forearm with clenched hand and protruding thumb, showing the underlying bone structure during pronation

Wrist pain, artwork C013 / 8822
Wrist pain, computer artwork

Cannula training C013 / 7576
Cannula training. Close-up of a dummy arm with a cannula inserted. This dummy is used to practice inserting cannulas. A cannula is a combination of a hollow needle with a tube inside

Wrist ligaments, artwork C013 / 4651
Wrist ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones of a human hand, showing the ligaments (white) holding together the bones of the wrist

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)

Drawing henna on hand, New Delhi, India, Asia

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) stung human wrist, Suffolk, England, may

Turquoise bracelets crafted and worn by a Navajo Indian mother and daughter from Arizona, USA. (MR)

Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia
Two beautiful Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia, wearing elaborate metal wrist bracelets and bangles, jewellery, necklaces, shawls, headresses and massive hooped earrings. Date: circa 1910s

Double-breated coat
Woman wearing a hat at a jaunty angle, double-breasted tweed coat with wrist gloves. 1951

Kissing a Ladys Hand
A gentleman kisses a ladys hand through her glove, taking care not to catch his nose on the flap of her built-in wrist watch! Date: early 1930s

Glove Wrist Watch
A fashionable young woman shows off her glove, which has a natty fitted wrist watch in it! Date: February 1933

Two ladies in outfits by Doucet

Woman with white wrist gloves
Young lady with white wrist gloves and black hat Date: 1911

Dress & Blouse C. 1905
A young woman in a blouse with a yoke, a high all-round collar, gathered sleeves which are tight from the elbow to the wrist & an ankle length pleated skirt. Date: circa 1905

Burgundian Costume 1450
As la duchesse de Bourgogne kneels in prayer, her rosary round her wrist, her page holds up her gown and a lady of her court clutches her own dress Date: circa 1450

Chinese Pulse Therapy 3
CHINESE THEORY OF PULSES Using the wrist-pulse of the human hand for healing purposes Date: circa 1680

Wrist bones, X-ray
Wrist bones, coloured X-ray. The wrist joint is seen from the top at left and from the side at right. In the top view, the bones of the forearm are at bottom: the ulna (left) and the radius (right)

Static protection device in use
MODEL RELEASED. Static protection device being worn around the wrist of a computer technician as he handles components in a personal computer

Prototype portable computer tourist guide on wrist

Osteopathy. Osteopath manipulating a patients hand, using a thrust articular technique. Osteopathy uses massage and manipulation to treat a range of disorders

Fractured wrist, X-ray
Broken wrist. Coloured X-ray of the hand of a patient with a fractured scaphoid bone (orange) that has failed to heal. The scaphoid bone is one of the carpel bones

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

Healthy adult hand, X-ray
Healthy hand. Coloured X-ray of the healthy hand of a 60 year old man, showing the skeleton of bones. The fleshy outline of the hand is seen

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

Hand bones. Computer artwork of a healthy hand and wrist joint. There are eight wrist (carpal) bones (bottom right). The carpal bones articulate with the bones of the forearm

Coloured X-ray of bones in the wrist of the hand

Pulse measurement, 14th century artwork
Pulse measurement. 14th century artwork of a doctor measuring a patients pulse. As seen here, the pulse can be taken at the wrist or in the armpit

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

Lower arm bones and ligaments
Lower arm bones & ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of lower arm bones (yellow) and ligaments (pale blue). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at joints

Stigmata. Conceptual computer artwork of a person suffering from stigmata. This supposed affliction is believed by Christians to spontaneously occur

Sprained wrist
MODEL RELEASED. Sprained wrist. Woman using a modern device designed to immobilise the wrist as it recovers from a sprain

Broken wrist, X-ray
Broken wrist. Coloured X-ray of a fracture (red) of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. The scaphoid is a small cashew nut shaped bone (upper left) located where the thumb joins the wrist

Broken arm and dislocated wrist. Coloured X-ray showing a fracture (centre) of the radius bone in the forearm and a dislocation of the wrist joint at the end of the ulna bone (centre left)

Osteoid osteoma, X-ray
Osteoid osteoma. Coloured X-ray of an osteoid osteoma (white, centre left) in the second phalange bone of the middle finger

Arthritic hand, computer artwork. The finger and wrist joints are inflamed and swollen. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by the immune system attacking the bodys own tissues

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

Arthritic hand, conceptual artwork. Arthritis is a degenerative disease that results in the loss of cartilage between joints (red), causing pain and inflammation

Normal wrist, X-ray
Normal wrist, coloured X-ray

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"The Evolution of the Wrist: From Rolex Precision Watches to Hand Health" In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, revolutionizing wrist timekeeping. A vintage advertisement from 1931 showcases the elegance and sophistication of a Rolex wristwatch. An X-ray image reveals a broken wrist bone (C017 / 7187), highlighting the importance of protecting our wrists. Another captivating advertisement for Rolex wristwatches captures attention with its timeless design and functionality. The groundbreaking advert for the waterproof Rolex Oyster wristwatch in 1930 showcased its durability and reliability. Conceptual artwork portrays joint pain, reminding us to take care of our wrists and seek relief when needed. Artwork depicting body pain serves as a reminder that even small discomforts in our they can impact daily life significantly. Detailed diagrams illustrating the bones of hand and arm emphasize the complexity and fragility of this vital joint area. Stamp machines from the 1960s marked an era where people transitioned from pocket watches to convenient wristwatches on their wrists. A nostalgic advert for Terry's exerciser for men in 1939 highlights how individuals sought ways to strengthen their hands and wrists during that time. Whether it's appreciating iconic watch designs or understanding hand health, we must recognize the significance of our wrists – both as functional joints and fashion statements throughout history.