Dorsal Collection (page 6)

Hand ligaments and tendons, artwork
Hand bones and cartilage. Artwork of the bones and cartilage (white, ends of bones) of the hand and the wrist joint from the rear (dorsal) side

Hand dorsal nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6837
Hand dorsal nerve regions. Artwork of the hand, dorsal side up, colour-coded by the areas supplied by the three nerves that can be blocked at the wrist with injections of local anaesthetic during

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6068
Comoro black flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) skulls seen from above and left side

Fish louse C014 / 4837
Fish louse. Dark-field illuminated light micrograph of a fish louse (Argulus sp.). This freshwater crustacean is a serious pest in commercial fish farms and fisheries

Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6070
Comoro black flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) skulls seen from above and left side

Priscacara clivosa, fish fossil C016 / 5255
Priscacara clivosa, fish fossil. This fossil dates from the Eocene epoch, around 58 to 37 milion years ago. It was found in Wyoming, USA

Sumatran rabbit, skin specimen C016 / 5163
Sumatran rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri), skin specimen. This specimen is part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Single-kidney anatomy, artwork C016 / 2903
Single-kidney anatomy. Artwork showing a posterior (from behind) view of human kidneys in relation to the main torso blood vessels (vena cava, blue; aorta, red) and the male abdomen

Single-kidney anatomy, artwork C016 / 2897
Single-kidney anatomy. Artwork showing a posterior (from behind) view of human kidneys in relation to the bones of the skeleton. One kidney (brown, upper right) has a normal appearance

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4495
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique side view looking down a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Petaurus australis, yellow-bellied glider
Hepoona Roo. Drawing 47 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Pteropus poliocephalus, grey-headed flying fox
The cranial view of the skull of a grey-headed flying fox; a megabat measuring 7cm. The long snout helps it to smell out fruit. See also 40857

Lepus timidus hibernicus and Lepus timidus scoticus
Skins of Irish mountain hare and Scottish mountain hare. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Parika scaber, leatherjacket
Ff. 247. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Chaetodon aculeatus, longsnout butterflyfish
Plate 101 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Zanclus cornutus, moorish idol
Ff. 29a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Balistoides conspicillum, clown triggerfish
LS Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Nesolagus netscheri, Sumatran rabbit
Photograph, viewed from above, of a Sumatran rabbit skin specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Melichthys vidua, pinktail triggerfish

Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod
Ff. 217. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Plate 143 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plectorhynchus picus, Oriental sweetlips
Ff. 73 Vol 2. Unfinished watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Plate 108 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Canis lupus hodophilax, Japanese wolf
Photograph of the skin of a male Japanese wolf presented to the Natural History Museum by the Duke of Bedford, 1905, together with a skull specimen. See image references 11280, 11281 & 11282

Heniochus chryostomus, pennant bannerfish
Ff. 31a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Sargocentron tiere, blue lined squirrelfish
Ff. 70 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Orcaella brevirostris, Irrawaddy dolphin
Photograph of the dorsal view of the skull of an Irrawaddy dolphin

Coryphaena hippurus, common dolphinfish
Ff. 188. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Rhinecanthus rectangulus, wedge-tailed triggerfish
Ff. 58a. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Priscacara clivosa, fossil fish
A fossilised fish originating from the Eocene epoch 58-37 milion years ago. Found in Wyoming, USA

Petaurus breviceps, sugar glider
Marsupial, Native name Dab-bie, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Eolates gracilis, fossil fish
A fossil fish originating from the Eocene rocks, Monte Bolca, Italy. Fish specimen is 16.5 cms long

Apodemus sylvaticus, long-tailed field mouse
Illustration from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Pteropus livingstonii, Comoro black flying fox
Photograph showing view from above and left side of two Comoro black flying fox, or Livingstones flying fox, skull specimens

Catfish
Drawing no 114 by Alfred Russel Wallace

Brachaluteres jacksonianus, southern pygmy leatherjacket
Plate 28 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This is a small compressed fish with no pelvic fins and a prominent dorsal spine

Plate 30 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Lateral and head-on studies of fish annotate: Bigeuer brownii

Priacanthus tayenus, purple-spotted bigeye
Plate 133 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Remora remora, remora
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Epinephelus gattatus, red hind & Euthynnus pelamis, skipjack
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Thyrsites atun, barracuda & Albula vulpes, vulpis
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Acrobates pygmaeus, pygmy glider
Marsupial, Flying Squirrel or Mouse. Drawing 86, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Ornithorhynchus anatinus, duck-billed platypus
Plate 13 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Melanocoetus johnsoni, deep sea angler
Specimen of the deep sea angler (Melanocoetus johnsoni), a small predatory fish which lives in the extreme depths of the ocean

Study of shark
Page 397 by Ulisse Aldrovandi from his De Piscubis et de Cetis, 1638

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"Dorsal: Exploring the Fascinating World of Backs and Beyond" Dive into the depths of the ocean with an illustrated side view of an Oarfish, showcasing its stunning silvery body and a vibrant red dorsal fin that stretches along its entire length. Witness the graceful elegance of marine life as a shark and stingray glide through the water, their powerful dorsal fins propelling them forward. Conceptual artwork portrays lower back pain, reminding us of the importance of maintaining a strong and healthy dorsal region for overall well-being. Discover how upper back pain can affect our daily lives through thought-provoking conceptual artwork that sheds light on this common ailment. Delve into anatomy with an engraving showcasing the intricate bones of the left hand's dorsal surface, highlighting their role in dexterity and movement. Embark on a breathtaking journey in Alaska's Inside Passage as a Humpback Whale majestically dives alongside Disney Cruise Line, displaying its impressive dorsal fin. Arsenal footballer Alec James demonstrates his dedication to fitness by hitting the gym, focusing on strengthening his powerful dorsal muscles for peak performance on the field. Explore traditional Chinese medicine with a detailed acupuncture model illustrating various points along the body's meridians, including those related to relieving dorsal discomfort. Uncover aviation history with Douglas C-54P 50851 aircraft featuring its distinctive silhouette highlighted by its prominent dorsal structure. Raise awareness about endangered species like King Swallowtail and Jamaican Kite butterflies whose delicate wings showcase beautiful patterns accentuated by their striking dorsals. Marvel at nature's wonders as Imperial Moth, Gray-banded Zale, and Black Zale butterflies flaunt their unique markings enhanced by their elegant dorsals.