Arterial Collection (#3)

Atheromatous artery C013 / 4612
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red)

Arterial System / Drake
Arteries of the human body according to Drake Date: Circa 1760

Circulation, computer artwork. Abstract image of deoxygenated (blue) and oxygenated (red) blood entering the body through the arms and mixing in the abdomen

Blood vessel types, artwork
Blood vessel types. Artworks of the three types of blood vessels, from left: arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries are thick blood vessels carrying oxygenated blood around the body away from

Coronary artery, TEM
Coronary artery. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cross-section through the wall of a coronary artery

Angioplasty techniques. Computer illustration of balloon and laser angioplasty. Angioplasty is a surgical procedure to unblock

Brain and arteries, coloured CT scan
Healthy brain and arteries. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan showing healthy arteries (white) supplying a human brain (red) with oxygenated blood. The front of the head is at top

Artery and red blood cells. Computer artwork of an artery, showing red blood cells (erythrocytes). These are specialised cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to body tissues

Arteriole and red blood cells, SEM
Arteriole. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-section through a small, thin- walled artery known as an arteriole

Brain artery, SEM
Brain artery. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured artery from the brain. The fracture plane has passed through the artery

Muscular artery. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a muscular artery. This blood vessel has a thick, muscular wall that enables it to carry blood under pressure

Abdominal aorta, historical anatomical artwork. The abdominal cavity of this torso has been dissected to give an anterior (front) view of the aorta (orange, inverted Y- shape)

Aortic aneurysm. Artwork from Jean Cruveilhiers medical textbook Anatomie pathalogique du corps humain, published 1835. The two large illustrations are views of an aortic aneurysm (brown, centre)

Deep vein thrombosis, artwork
Deep vein thrombosis. Computer artwork showing blood clots in a leg (brown lumps, bottom right), caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), moving to blood vessels in the lungs (blue, top right)

Arterial stents, X-ray
Arterial stents. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a patient with stents (wire mesh tubes) in two arteries. The aorta, the bodys main artery is running down centre

Heart bypass grafts. Artwork of a heart that has had a blockage of the coronary arteries treated by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Narrowed artery, computer artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a narrowed artery, showing red blood cells (red) and high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL, yellow balls)

Blocked artery
Artery disease. Computer artwork of blood cells (round) in an artery affected by atherosclerosis. This is a narrowing of an artery due to fatty deposits (yellow) on its inner walls

Arterial bypass. Artwork of a bypass around a narrowed region of the right femoral artery (red, down centre) of the human thigh

Coloured angiogram of embolus blocking arm artery

Coronary thrombosis, light micrograph
Coronary thrombosis. Light micrograph of a section through a thrombus (blood clot) in the coronary artery of the heart. The clot is packed full of red blood cells (red)

Human cardiovascular system, artwork
Cardiovascular system. Computer artwork of a male torso and the cardiovascular system

Artery, artwork

Arteries, artwork

Normal renal arteries, MRA scan
Normal renal arteries. Coloured magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) of the arteries (white) supplying the kidneys (blue, upper left and right)

Narrowed abdominal arteries, angiogram
Narrowed abdominal arteries, coloured angiogram (blood vessel X-ray). The aorta, the bodys main artery, is at top. It branches into two iliac arteries (bottom)

Normal abdominal arteries, angiogram
Normal abdominal arteries. Coloured angiogram (blood vessel X-ray) of arteries in the pelvic region. The aorta, the bodys main artery, is at top

Normal pelvic veins, venogram
Normal pelvic veins, coloured venogram (vein X-ray). One such vein is seen at lower centre, running parallel to the right thigh bone (femur, bottom left). The right hip joint is seen at upper centre

Bacterial blood infection, artwork
Bacterial blood infection. Computer artwork of bacteria (green) and red blood cells (red) in a blood vessel

Red blood cells in blood vessels, artwork
Red blood cells in blood vessels, computer artwork. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange, and highly elastic

Heart anatomy, 18th century
Heart anatomy. 18th-century artwork showing the anatomy of the heart, including its coronary arteries. This artwork is from Traite de la structure du coeur, de son action

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Arterial system, a fascinating network of blood vessels that has captivated scientists and artists alike since the 18th century. From intricate anatomical artwork to modern X-rays, these images provide us with glimpses into the complex world of our circulatory system. In one image, we see the neck and shoulder arteries captured in an X-ray. The delicate branches spread like tree roots, ensuring oxygen-rich blood reaches every corner of our body. Another artwork showcases the arm circulation in stunning detail, highlighting how each vessel intertwines to nourish our muscles and tissues. Moving deeper into the human body, we explore the microscopic wonders within our thyroid gland. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images reveal capillaries delicately surrounding this vital organ, supplying it with nutrients and hormones essential for proper functioning. The SEM takes us further on this journey as we examine kidney blood vessels intricately woven together like a tapestry. These tiny structures play a crucial role in filtering waste from our bloodstream while maintaining fluid balance within our bodies. Stepping back to admire the bigger picture, we encounter breathtaking artworks depicting the cardiovascular system as a whole. These masterpieces capture both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty as they showcase how arteries branch out from our heart like tributaries flowing through a vast landscape. Delving even deeper into history, we stumble upon heart anatomy illustrations dating back to the 16th century. These ancient depictions remind us of humanity's enduring fascination with understanding this vital organ that keeps us alive. Returning to more recent times, detailed diagrams present an overview systems in different parts of our body - from upper torso to legs - revealing their interconnectedness and importance in sustaining life. And finally, veins and arteries take center stage in an exquisite plate from Recherches Anatomiques Physiologiques focused on head anatomy. This captivating image reminds us that even within such a small area lies an intricate web responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to our brain. However, not all is well within these arteries.