Mouse tail, light micrograph
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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. The two black circles above the central vein are cartilage of the vertebral column, and each has a large nerve (pink circle) adjacent to it. The large brown ovoid structures are muscles and tendons. The outer layer of skin, the epidermis, is purple. Below this is the dermis (brown), a layer of fibrous connective tissue that contains the hair follicles (lilac circles), some of which are associated with sebaceous glands (orange structures). Magnification: x85 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Media ID 6462208
© THOMAS DEERINCK, NCMIR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Cartilage Circle Circular Connective Tissue Cross Section Dermis Epidermis Follicles Glands Hair Follicle Hairs Mammal Murine Muscles Nerve Nerves Nuclei Nucleus Rbcs Red Blood Cell Round Sebaceous Gland Skin Tail Tendon Tendons Veins Cells Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned Vein
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate details of a mouse's tail, captured through a light micrograph. At the center of the image, we are drawn to the prominent tail vein, coursing with vibrant red blood cells. Just above it, a smaller vein meanders in a purple squiggle pattern. Our attention is then directed towards two black circles representing cartilage from the vertebral column, each accompanied by a large nerve depicted as a pink circle. The composition also highlights several brown ovoid structures that dominate the frame - these are muscles and tendons responsible for movement and support within the tail. The outer layer of skin, known as epidermis, is beautifully portrayed in shades of purple while below it lies the dermis in rich brown tones. This fibrous connective tissue houses numerous hair follicles represented by lilac circles; some even have sebaceous glands (depicted in orange) associated with them. With an impressive magnification factor of x85 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, this photograph allows us to delve into the fascinating world of murine anatomy. It offers insights into various biological aspects such as muscle structure, vein distribution, and cellular organization within tissues like cartilage and dermis. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with an extraordinary glimpse into nature's wonders through this remarkable portrayal of a mouse's tail cross-section.
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