Disc Collection (#18)

Two views of the human spine. This computer artwork shows a side (lateral) view (left) and an front (anterior) view (right)

Spinal bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of thoracic (upper) spinal bones (yellow, vertebrae) and ligaments (white)

Bony spurs in neck, X-ray
Bony spurs in neck, coloured X-ray. Bony spurs (osteophytes, left) grow from the vertebrae as a normal part of the aging process

Record surface, SEM
Record surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grooves on the surface of a record. The grooves in the plastic vary in shape

Monitoring Earth, conceptual artwork
Monitoring Earth, conceptual computer artwork

Degenerative disc disease, 3D CT scan
Degenerative disc disease. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the lumbosacral spine of a 74 year old patient with degenerative disc disease

Planetary disc around a pulsar, artwork
Planetary disc around a pulsar. Artwork of a disc of rocky debris (brown) surrounding a pulsar (centre). A pulsar, a rotating neutron star, is the collapsed

Normal torso, CT scan
Normal torso, coloured frontal computed tomography (CT) scan. This is a scout image showing the bones of the spine (vertebrae, centre)

Normal neck, CT scan
Normal neck, coloured coronal CT (computed tomography) scan. Spinal bones (cervical vertebrae) are light blue, and soft tissue is dark blue. These bones make up the top part of the spine

Galaxy NGC 2842, Chandra X-ray image. This active spiral galaxy is in the constellation Ursa Major, and is about 150 million light years distant

Genetic information storage. Conceptual computer artwork representing the storage in digital form of data derived from genetic research

Lumbar spine and sacrum, computer artwork
Lumbar spine and sacrum, side view, computer artwork. The bones of the spine (vertebrae) are blue and the intervertebral discs are red. The sacrum is at bottom

Lumbar spine, computer artwork
Lumbar spine, side view, computer artwork. The bones of the spine (vertebrae) are blue and the intervertebral discs are red

Record surface, light micrograph
Normarski differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of the surface of a vinyl record, showing the grooves

Mursi tribe woman Ethiopi
Africa, Ethiopia, Debub Omo Zone, Mursi tribesmen. A nomadic cattle herder ethnic group located in Southern Ethiopia, close to the Sudanese border

Artificial cervical disc, X-ray
False-colour x-ray (frontal view ) of the cervical spine showing an artificial (prosthetic) intervertebral disc to replace a herniated (ruptured) disc

Reading a CD, artwork
Reading a CD. Computer artwork of a laser being used to read a CD or DVD. The digital information (centre) on the disc is read by the laser (far left)

Reading a DVD, artwork
Reading a DVD. Computer artwork of a laser being used to read (or write) a DVD

Eclipsing star, artwork
Eclipsing star. Artwork of a planet passing in front of a star, with the stars light refracting around the planets atmosphere

Partial solar eclipse, August 2008
Partial solar eclipse. Clouds drifting across the Sun during a partial solar eclipse, as seen from Moscow, Russia, on 1 August 2008

Partial solar eclipse, January 2011
In the morning of Jan 4th, 2011 the sun rised partial eclipsed. The maximum for Duisburg Germany was 70% coverage at 9.15 AM (8.15 GMT)

Distortion of the Sun, 17th century
Distortions of the Sun. 17th century diagram explaining how the disc of the Sun appears distorted when seen close to the horizon

Human spine model. Model of a human vertebral column (spine) showing a number of its vertebrae (white discs). The spine is the central supporting structure of the human body

Motorcycle disc brake. The outer tyre has been removed, revealing this metal disc that surrounds the hub. The brake pads (black)

Internet downloading, conceptual artwork

Toy gyroscope spinning. A gyroscope is a heavy spinning disc mounted so that its axis is free to adopt any orientation. Gyroscopes are used in stabilisation devices and compasses in boats and aircraft

Leon Battista Alberti, Italian polymath
Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), Florentine artist and polymath. Alberti was born at Genoa and educated at Padua. In 1418 he went to Bologna to study law

Zinnia disc floret, SEM
Zinnia disc floret. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Zinnia sp. flower head disc floret. This floret (true flower) is found in the central (disc) region of the flower head

Honesty seed heads
Honesty (Lunaria annua) seed heads

Selfridges, Bullring Shopping Centre, City Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Disc Player Toyota

Putting DVD in player Toyota

Canada, Ontario, Toronto. Top of CN Tower with sun star burst reflected on the top disc

German bombing patrol WWI
German bombing patrol in a shell hole on the Western Front during World War I. Note the Disc grenades being taken from special carrier attached to messenger dog

Ryder car disc brake pad machine
A factory worker operates a Ryder disc brake pad machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A Ryder disc brake pad machine in action in a car factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Road crash with glamorous lady
Humorous sketch of a road crash in which a glamourous lady and gentlemen sit beside their ditched car, with the gentleman proclaiming to the cars tax disc, Expiring December 31st..Liar!

Ufos / U. s. Air Force Base
An F-86 fighter pilot with the United States Air Force fires on a domed disc, though with no effect; the case is reported to Project Blue Book but never resolved

Formula One Testing: Sauber mechanics rebuild the brakes on a Sauber Petronas C23
Sauber mechanics rebuild the brakes on a Sauber Petronas C23. Formula One Testing, Silverstone, England, 13 May 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Sauber C23 technical detail
Sauber C23 technical detail Formula One Testing, 12 May 2004, Silverstone, England. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Ferrari brakes
Ferrari brakes. Formula One World Championship, Rd12, German Grand Prix, Practice Day, Hockenheim, Germany, 23 July 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Brake Detail
Brake Detail. Formula One World Championship, Rd 6, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco, 24 May 1998

Sportscar World Championship: Brake Detail
Brake Detail. Sportscar World Championship. 1985

Disc (Coronaster marchenus). Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Costume Mrs Hunter 1860S
Plain dress with bishop sleeves & reversed cuffs composed of folds. A string of large beads falls between the stand-up collar & belt. N.B broad bracelet with disc motif

New Year, Ancient Peru
ANCIENT PERU To the Incas, the new year - which commences in June - is a solar festival, the solar disc is honoured as the giver of life and prosperity

Helicopter Disc
This disc-shaped saucer is propelled by conventional helicopter action, but more sophisticated than we know it, with in-built directional stability

Moon - Fracastorius
The moons surface showing Fracastorius - a spot on the south-western part of the moons disc

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"The Timeless Legacy of the Disc: From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Wonders" The Trundholm sun chariot, a remarkable bronze disc from the Early Bronze Age (c. 1400 BC), showcases the artistic brilliance and astronomical knowledge of our ancestors. Cassini spacecraft's awe-inspiring images of Saturn and its moon Titan reveal a captivating celestial dance around this magnificent ringed planet. Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have long fascinated us, with New Mexico's Villa being an intriguing location associated with mysterious disc-shaped phenomena. Akhenaton, an enigmatic pharaoh in ancient Egypt, left behind Brunton discs that symbolize his revolutionary religious beliefs and artistic expression. The Peacock Gramophone, a stunningly ornate disc player adorned with intricate peacock motifs, represents both elegance and innovation in early sound reproduction technology. The Phaistos Disc discovered in Greece dates back to the 15th century BC and remains one of archaeology's greatest puzzles due to its undeciphered hieroglyphic script on both sides. Optical illusion discs amaze us with their ability to deceive our eyes; one such example depicts a man jumping rope while another clings onto it as if defying gravity itself. A young man immersed in colorful light wearing only underwear listens intently through his headphones, capturing the essence of modern music appreciation amidst vibrant visuals. NGC 4565 stands as a breathtaking barred spiral galaxy seen edge-on from Earth's perspective within the constellation Coma Berenices – reminding us of our place in the vast cosmos. X-ray imagery reveals the intricacies of a normal spine, highlighting medical advancements that aid in understanding spinal health for diagnosis and treatment purposes. Indian Medicine Men At Work demonstrate centuries-old healing practices involving sacred rituals and herbal remedies passed down through generations for holistic well-being.