Central Nervous System Collection (page 2)

Lateral cross section through the skull showing the brain with intermediate layers (meninges) highlighted

Medical chart showing the signs and symptoms of sciatica

Brain tumour, fMRI and tractography C017 / 7102
Brain tumour, fMRI and tractography. Combined functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI, blue and green) and tractography (yellow and red) imaging of a brain with a tumour (upper left)

Corticospinal tract, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7046
Corticospinal tract. Sagittal 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (blue) in the brains corticospinal tract

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8843
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a healthy human brain. The highly folded area (brown) is the cerebrum, which is responsible for conscious thought

Brain blood vessels, artwork
Brain blood vessels. Computer artwork showing the blood vessels that supply the human brain. The front of the brain is at left

Illustration of human Central Nervous System showing brain, spinal cord, veins and arteries

Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system
Side view of human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system within the brain. Green are parasympathetic nerves. Blue are sympathetic nerves

Brain surface anatomy, with labels

Side view of the human brain showing the functional lobes

Anatomy of human brain stem and cranial nerves

Transverse section of the midbrain

Brain fibres, tract density imaging C017 / 7039
Brain fibres, tract density imaging. Axial scan of the brain showing the density of nerve pathways (tracts) in the brain. The image was obtained using 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)

Corpus callosum, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7043
Corpus callosum. Coronal 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (red) in the brains corpus callosum

Brains white matter, DTI MRI scan
Brains white matter. Close-up of an area of the brain imaged using tract density imaging and 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique

Brain tumour, DTI modelling C017 / 7060
Brain tumour. Computer artwork of nerve pathways (coloured) in a brain with a tumour (white/red, upper right). The brain is seen from the front. Brain tumours can be benign or malignant (cancerous)

Tuberculosis of the spine, MRI scan
Tuberculosis of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 74-year-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) of the spine, or Potts disease

Human head, X-ray artwork
Human head. Computer artwork of an X-ray through a human head, showing the brain (grey, top), cerebellum (blue), and brainstem and spinal cord (green)

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7036
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a selection of nerve pathways (green/yellow) in the brain

Brain limbic system
Limbic system. Artwork of the limbic system of the brain, a network involved in the expression of instinct and mood. The hippocampus (large purple oval, upper right) is involved in memory

Brain meninges, historical anatomical artwork. This cranial (top) view of the brain (with front at the top) and its surrounding protective meninges, which have been partially dissected away

Coronal slice through a healthy human brain
Human brain. Vertical slice through a healthy brain, sectioned coronally from left to right. This cut in the middle of the brain exposes major anatomical regions

Multiple sclerosis, MRI scan

Brain tumour, 3D-MRI scan
Brain tumour. Coloured three-dimensional model of a male head, made up from numerous magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans

Illustration of bundle of nerves in human spine

Illustration of Oligodendrocyte glia cell or neuroglia

Conceptual image of synapse of neuron inside brain

Microscopic view of multiple nerve cells, known as neurons
Microscopic view of multiple nerve cells, which are also called neurons. These are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system within the human body

Illustration of muscle contraction

Microscopic view of a unipolar neuron. A unipolar neuron is a type of neuron in which only one protoplasmic process (neurite) extends from the cell body

Brain surface anatomy

Detail of a nerve bundle

Sciatica caused from herniated disc

Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle, to pain gate in spinal cord to limbic system, frontal cortex and sensory cortex in the human brain

Anatomy of human nervous system and lymphatic system, front view

Medical illustration of peripheral nervous system with brain

Anatomy of pituitary gland

Representation of how our senses affect our thoughts

Conceptual image of synaptic vesicles

Conceptual image of human brain with neurons in background

Representation of how our thoughts affect our emotions

A nerve synapse showing the release of neurotransmitters
Detail of a nerve synapse showing the release of neurotransmitters

Microscopic view of nerve fibers. A nerve fiber is a threadlike extension of a nerve cell in the nervous system

Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the brain
Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the human brain

The sympathetic nervous system and the organs of fight-or-flight response

View of limbic system as seen from directly above the head

Conceptual image of multi-brain processing

Anatomy structure of neurons

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The central nervous system, the intricate network that governs our every thought and movement, is a marvel of complexity. From the delicate cerebellum tissue to the detailed light micrograph capturing its essence, we are reminded of its importance in maintaining balance and coordination. Anatomy comes alive as we explore the human brain from an inferior view. The intricacy of brain fibers is revealed through DTI MRI scans like C017/7099 and C017/7035, showcasing their vital role in transmitting information throughout this extraordinary organ. Artistic renderings bring us closer to understanding the medulla oblongata's significance within the brain. Its portrayal in various artworks allows us to appreciate how it controls essential functions such as breathing and heart rate. As we delve deeper into studying the central nervous system, models of the human brain provide invaluable insights into its structure and organization. Lateral views reveal countless regions responsible for cognition, emotion regulation, sensory perception, and motor control. Microscope slides offer glimpses into nerve cells' intricate architecture—a testament to their ability to transmit electrical signals at lightning speed. Meanwhile, glial stem cell cultures captured under a light microscope remind us of their crucial role in supporting neuronal function. Finally, artistic representations unveil the limbic system's enigmatic nature—an interconnected web responsible for emotions and memory formation. These captivating artworks allow us to visualize this complex network within our brains. Exploring these hints provides a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of our central nervous system—the very foundation upon which our thoughts, actions, memories reside—reminding us just how remarkable our brains truly are.