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Digestive Tract Collection

The digestive tract, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, is a complex system found in various organisms

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Land Snail (Gastropoda), internal anatomy, cross-section

Land Snail (Gastropoda), internal anatomy, cross-section

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Internal organs of a normal, healthy adult man (coloured engraving)

Internal organs of a normal, healthy adult man (coloured engraving)
8655763 Internal organs of a normal, healthy adult man (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Internal organs of a normal, healthy adult man)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Intestinal absorption in the digestive system (coloured engraving)

Intestinal absorption in the digestive system (coloured engraving)
8655742 Intestinal absorption in the digestive system (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Intestinal absorption in the digestive system)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Growth of a baby's stomach from birth to three months (litho)

Growth of a baby's stomach from birth to three months (litho)
8635336 Growth of a baby's stomach from birth to three months (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Organs of the digestive system (coloured engraving)

Organs of the digestive system (coloured engraving)
8655750 Organs of the digestive system (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organs of the digestive system)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Saivary glands and muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the cheek (coloured engraving)

Saivary glands and muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the cheek (coloured engraving)
8655749 Saivary glands and muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the cheek (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saivary glands and muscles)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Section of the small intestine showing the structure of the mucosa (coloured engraving)

Section of the small intestine showing the structure of the mucosa (coloured engraving)
8655747 Section of the small intestine showing the structure of the mucosa (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Organs of the digestive system (coloured engraving)

Organs of the digestive system (coloured engraving)
8655752 Organs of the digestive system (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organs of the digestive system)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Muscles of the jaw and lips and their role in eating food (coloured engraving)

Muscles of the jaw and lips and their role in eating food (coloured engraving)
8655748 Muscles of the jaw and lips and their role in eating food (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Organs of absorption in the digestive system (coloured engraving)

Organs of absorption in the digestive system (coloured engraving)
8655745 Organs of absorption in the digestive system (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organs of absorption in the digestive system)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Intestinal villi (coloured engraving)

Intestinal villi (coloured engraving)
8655743 Intestinal villi (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Intestinal villi)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Digestive tract. The caecum or cecum and the appendix ileo cecal

Digestive tract. The caecum or cecum and the appendix ileo cecal. Book by Dr Jules Rengade "Life and Health"
7295213 Digestive tract. The caecum or cecum and the appendix ileo cecal. Book by Dr Jules Rengade "Life and Health", Paris 1881; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: General View of the Digestive System, diagrammatic (litho)

General View of the Digestive System, diagrammatic (litho)
8667612 General View of the Digestive System, diagrammatic (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of the Digestive System, diagrammatic)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Mouth and teeth, entrance to the digestive system (coloured engraving)

Mouth and teeth, entrance to the digestive system (coloured engraving)
8655751 Mouth and teeth, entrance to the digestive system (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mouth and teeth)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Digestive tract (coloured engraving)

Digestive tract (coloured engraving)
8655744 Digestive tract (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Digestive tract: the cecum, Bauhin's valve and the appendix)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Urinary tract (coloured engraving)

Urinary tract (coloured engraving)
8655741 Urinary tract (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urinary tract)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Structures of the kidney (coloured engraving)

Structures of the kidney (coloured engraving)
8655739 Structures of the kidney (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Structures of the kidney)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: The intestines of a horse. 1792 (engraving)

The intestines of a horse. 1792 (engraving)
7235904 The intestines of a horse. 1792 (engraving) by Dodd, Daniel (fl.1760-90) (after); (add.info.: The intestines of a horse)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: A doctors Sunday rest (colour litho)

A doctors Sunday rest (colour litho)
7201370 A doctors Sunday rest (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A doctors Sunday rest. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1912.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: View of the Digestive Tract

View of the Digestive Tract
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Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Front View of Mans Organs

Front View of Mans Organs
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Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Goblet cells

Goblet cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through goblet cells in the lining of the small intestine, part of the digestive tract. They are full of mucus (yellow)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Conceptual image of simple columnar epithelium

Conceptual image of simple columnar epithelium

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Illustration showing different internal systems

Illustration showing different internal systems
Medicine: how the different systems integrate each other

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0570

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0570
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0572

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0572
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0574

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0574
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0576

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0576
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0571

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0571
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0573

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0573
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0577

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0577
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0575

Stomach lining, artwork F005 / 0575
Stomach lining, computer artwork

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Small intestine, light micrograph

Small intestine, light micrograph
Small intestine. Light micrograph of a section through the small intestine. The finger-like projections at left are the villi. These increase the surface area for the absorption of food

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Lining of the duodenum, endoscopic view C016 / 8321

Lining of the duodenum, endoscopic view C016 / 8321
Lining of the duodenum. Endoscopic view of the lining of the duodenum - the first section of the small intestine - showing lipid (fat, white) filled villi

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Duodenal microvilli

Duodenal microvilli
Microvilli in duodenum. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the human duodenum, showing microvilli on the surface epithelium (lining)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Duodenum secretory cells

Duodenum secretory cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the human duodenum, showing secretory cells of the surface epithelium (lining)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Swallowed coin, X-ray

Swallowed coin, X-ray
Swallowed coin. Coloured X-ray of a coin (orange) in a childs oesophagus. The heart (blue, centre), ribcage (upper centre) and abdominal region (blue, lower centre) are all seen

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Goblet cell

Goblet cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a goblet cell in the lining of the small intestine, part of the digestive tract

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Crohns disease, X-ray

Crohns disease, X-ray

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Gall bladder surface, SEM

Gall bladder surface, SEM
Internal lining of the gall bladder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These columnar epithelial cells are covered in microvilli. Magnification: x2100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Role of serotonin in the digestive system

Role of serotonin in the digestive system, artwork. In the gut serotonin (5HT) is produced by enterochromaffin (EC) cells (blue and white cells in upper circle)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Small intestine, artwork

Small intestine, artwork
Small intestine. Artwork of the interior of the small intestine. The intestinal villi, small finger-like projections that increase the surface area available for the absorption of nutrients

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Crohns disease, artwork

Crohns disease, artwork
MODEL RELEASED. Crohns disease, cutaway computer artwork. Mans hand clutching his lower abdomen in pain. The cutaway section of the artwork shows his intestines, which are inflamed (red areas)

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Intestinal blood vessels, SEM

Intestinal blood vessels, SEM
Intestinal blood vessels. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze fracture section through the lining of the colon

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Small intestine lining, light micrograph

Small intestine lining, light micrograph
Small intestine lining. Light micrograph of a section through the finger-like projections (villi) of the duodenum, the uppermost part of the small intestine

Background imageDigestive Tract Collection: Abdominal organs, anatomical artwork

Abdominal organs, anatomical artwork. The organs are shown within the surrounding bones, including the pelvis (bottom) and the rib-cage (top)



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The digestive tract, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, is a complex system found in various organisms. From land snails to horses and even humans, this internal anatomy plays a crucial role in the process of digestion. Imagine taking a cross-section view of a land snail's digestive tract. You would witness an intricate network of organs working together to break down food particles and extract nutrients. Similarly, an engraving from 1792 showcases the intestines of a horse, highlighting their importance in nutrient absorption. In "A doctor's Sunday rest, " we catch a glimpse of how physicians appreciate the significance of maintaining a healthy digestive system for overall well-being. The image portrays their understanding that proper functioning of this vital system is essential for good health. Looking at another perspective, we see a detailed view illustrating the entire digestive tract. This visual representation emphasizes its complexity and interconnectedness with other bodily systems. Biomedical illustrations provide further insight into specific processes within the digestive tract. One such illustration depicts enzymes separating from molecules and passing through the wall into the bloodstream—a fascinating mechanism responsible for nutrient absorption. Another biomedical illustration shows how these powerful enzymes combine with large food molecules like proteins, breaking them down into smaller components that can be easily absorbed by our bodies. Conceptual images highlight different aspects of this remarkable system—such as simple columnar epithelium—an important tissue lining our intestines that aids in nutrient absorption while providing protection against harmful substances. These visuals also remind us that our internal systems are intricately connected; they work together harmoniously to ensure optimal health. Illustrations showcasing various internal systems emphasize this interdependence between different parts of our body. Lastly, artwork depicting healthy large intestines serves as inspiration for maintaining good gut health—a crucial aspect often overlooked but critical for overall well-being. These vibrant depictions encourage us to prioritize caring for our digestive tracts through balanced diets and lifestyle choices. Exploring these captivating visuals allows us to appreciate the complexity and significance of the digestive tract.