Wrist Collection (#9)

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

Phototherapy booth. Patient with their hands in a phototherapy box

Wristwatch

Coloured X-ray of a 17-jewel wrist-watch
Wrist-watch. Coloured X-ray of a 17-jewel wrist- watch, showing the internal mechanism. Internal cogs and gears of the watch escapement can be seen

Hand and arm, artwork
Computer artwork of a human hand and arm depicted in wireframe style

Pinned wrist fracture, X-ray
Pinned wrist fracture, coloured frontal X-ray. A pi-plate (white) has been inserted to treat a displaced distal radius (large lower arm bone) fracture

Medical identification tag
MODEL RELEASED. Medical identification tag being worn by an 8-year-old girl with asthma. This tag carries information regarding the wearers medical condition

Arthritic hand, X-ray artwork
Arthritic hand. Computer artwork of an X-ray of a hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis

Wrist pulse, 17th century
Wrist pulse. Artwork demonstrating how to take the pulse in the wrist, as depicted by the Chinese. This artwork was published in Europe in Specimen Medicinae Sinicae (1682)

Distress alarm panic button
Wrist distress alarm panic button. This panic button is worn by elderly people on their wrist to activate an alarm in case of need

Hand anatomy, artwork
hand, bone, skeleton

Wrist Brace
Wrist sprain injuries caused by damage to the ligaments can be helped by this form of adjustable wrist brace made from woven elastic and having a metal stay incorporated in the palm area

Wrist pain
MODEL RELEASED. Wrist pain. Elderly woman holding her painful wrist. This could be due to a condition such as arthritis

Wrist pain, conceptual artwork
Wrist pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the wrist. The bones (white) of the lower arm

Arm blood vessels, artwork. Within the outlined body shape (grey) are the bones (also grey) and the arteries (red) and veins (blue). In the upper arm, the bone is the humerus

Fractured wrist bone, MRI scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan (thick slab) of the bones of the wrist, showing a fractured scaphoid bone (almond shaped, centre left)

Examining X-ray
MODEL RELEASED. Examining X-ray. Radiologist examining an X-ray of a patients hand and wrist, looking for broken bones and other disorders

Human body, anatomical model
Human body. Anatomical model of a man flexing his arm muscles. The model shows the muscles of the right side of the body and the the veins (blue) and arteries (red) of the left side of the body

Human skeleton, artwork
Human skeleton. Computer artwork of a human skeleton, with a close-up of its hand. The skull (upper centre) and rib cage (centre and lower centre) can also be seen

Gold Dress 1830S
Late C19th century depiction of clothing from the 1830s. The dress has full sleeves tight from the elbow to the wrist & a full skirt & is worn with a belt & ruff

Polka Dot Frock 1832
Pelerine with dentilated border; dress with full sleeves (tight from elbow to wrist - Medici ). Worn with a belt & large bonnet. Shown in black & a polka dot fabric

Blood Transfusions / 1679
Direct transfusion: wrist to wrist

Couple / Kissing Hand 1916
KISSING THE HAND An admirer kisses a ladys hand in a garden in the dark, then moves on to her wrist... she wonders how far he will go ?

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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.