Axons Collection

Cerebellum structure, light micrograph
Cerebellum structure. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. The cerebellum comprises three main layers

Motor neurons, light micrograph. Motor neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6532
Brain motor cortex pathways. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (red and blue) from the motor cortex of the brain

Brain neuron. Computer reconstruction of a medium spiny neuron from the basal ganglia of the brain. Neurons (nerve cells) are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system

White matter fibres, DTI scan
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scan of the brain, showing the bundles of white matter nerve fibres

Brain anatomy. Computer artwork of strands of nerve cells (neurons) in front of an exploded view of the brain seen from behind

Nerve cell, SEM
Nerve cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neuron (nerve cell). The cell body is the central structure with neurites (long and thin structures) radiating outwards from it

Nerve cells, computer artwork
Nerve cells. Computer artwork of nerve cells, or neurons

Nerve fibers, scanning electron micrograph
Nerve fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fractured myelinated nerve fibres. The myelin sheath is blue-green

Neural network, artwork C017 / 2276
Neural network, computer artwork

Neural network, artwork C017 / 2278
Neural network, computer artwork

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5514
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5522
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5523
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5526
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5521
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5512
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5510
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5530
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5519
Computer artwork of firing nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5518
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5513
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cell, artwork F007 / 5505
Computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cell, artwork F007 / 5529
Computer artwork of a nerve cells, also called neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5507
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5520
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5525
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5524
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5506
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cell, artwork F007 / 5511
Computer artwork of a nerve cells, also called neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5508
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5515
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5517
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5509
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cells, artwork F007 / 5516
Computer artwork of nerve cells, also called neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cell, artwork F005 / 6921
Computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called a neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cell, artwork F005 / 6919
Computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called a neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Myelin sheats and glial cells, artwork C014 / 2646
Computer artwork depicting axons surrounded by a myelin sheath (brown) and microglial cells (light blue). Glial cells are nervous system cells that provide structural support

Neural network, artwork C017 / 2277
Neural network, computer artwork

Nerve cells, computer artwork F007 / 1988
Nerve cells. Computer artwork of nerve cells, or neurons

Neural network, artwork C017 / 2279
Neural network, computer artwork

Brain nerve cells, TEM C014 / 0357
Brain nerve cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through brain tissue from the cerebral cortex, showing numerous neurons (nerve cells) surrounded by axons and dendrites

Peripheral nerve, light micrograph
Peripheral nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral nerve. This is a mixed nerve with myelinated axons (dark blue circles)

Nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a section through a dorsal (sensory) spinal root ganglion associated with a sensory nerve root of the spinal cord. Sensory information from peripheral sites e.g

Myelinated nerve, light micrograph
Myelinated nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral myelinated nerve, showing many individual axons each covered with deep blue-staining myelin sheaths

Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6531
Brain motor cortex pathways. Artwork of a lateral (from the side) view of a human brain, showing neural pathways (pink lines) from the motor cortex of the brain to the brainstem and spinal cord

Unmyelinated nerve, TEM
Unmyelinated nerve. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through axon (nerve fibre) bundles of unmyelinated nerves

Myelinated nerve tissue, TEM
Myelinated nerve tissue. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through myelinated nerve fibres (axons). Each axon is coated with many layers of myelin

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Axons, the long and slender extensions of nerve cells, play a crucial role in transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body. Found in various structures within the brain, such as the cerebellum and motor cortex pathways, they can essential for coordinating movement and maintaining balance. When observed under a light microscope, these axons reveal intricate patterns that resemble delicate branches reaching out into space. In images of motor neurons captured using this technique, their elongated shapes can be seen extending from the cell bodies like thin threads connecting different parts of the nervous system. Artwork depicting brain motor cortex pathways showcases how axons form complex networks that allow signals to travel efficiently between regions responsible for controlling voluntary movements. These pathways are composed of white matter fibers which can be visualized through DTI scans, revealing their organization within the brain's anatomy. Under scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), individual axons appear as finely textured strands with distinct features. SEM images also capture clusters of nerve cells intricately connected together to form neural networks - an elaborate web-like structure responsible for processing information and facilitating communication between different areas of the brain. In particular, optic nerve fibers imaged using SEM display remarkable precision and orderliness as they transmit visual information from our eyes to our brains. Similarly, other nerve fibers captured through scanning electron micrographs exhibit intricate details that highlight their importance in relaying messages across vast distances within our nervous system. Computer artwork showcasing neural networks further emphasizes how interconnected these systems are. With countless axonal connections forming a complex network resembling tangled wires or vibrant bursts of energy spreading throughout the image canvas - it is evident that every thought we have or action we take relies on these incredible structures known as axons. Whether viewed through light micrographs or advanced imaging techniques like DTI scans or SEMs; whether depicted through computer-generated art or observed directly in nature; axons never fail to amaze us with their beauty and significance in shaping our understanding of the intricate workings of the nervous system.