Eye Socket Collection

Human skull, X-ray
Human skull. Coloured X-ray of a sagittal section through a human skull. The skull has been sliced in half down the centre, revealing details of the internal structures

Horse skull (Equus caballus), side view X-ray

Human Skull
Illustration of human skull

Studies of Horses and of Horses Heads, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of Horses and of Horses Heads, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Skull. Computer artwork of an oblique view of a human skull. The bones of the cranium are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Nose and sinuses, CT scan
Nose anatomy and sinuses. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a frontal view through the nose of a 31 year old woman

Normal front view of the adult skull
Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Bone, Teeth, Skull, Medical, Biology, Cut Out, White Background, Vertical, Artwork, Color Image, Front View, Human Skull, Healthcare And Medicine, The Human Body

Human Senses
Vintage engraving of the human senses, icluding a view of the eyeball, section of mouth, Nose, Throat and Larynx, and the entire hearing apparatus

Skull
Engraving From 1898 Featuring A Human Skull

Drawing of Two Halves of a Skull, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing of Two Halves of a Skull, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Mask, Nigeria, Unknown. Creator: Unknown
Mask, Nigeria, Unknown

Seated Buddha, Staffordshire, 1750 / 65. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Seated Buddha, Staffordshire, 1750/65

Spice Box Shaped as a Skull, Germany, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Spice Box Shaped as a Skull, Germany, 17th century

Normal coronal section of the skull and brain showing the coronal sinuses
Brain, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Bone, Skull, Medical, Eyeball, Biology, See Through, Cut Out, White Background, Eye, Vertical, Artwork, Color Image, Front View, Human Skull

Profile to the Right of an Elderly Bald Man, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Profile to the Right of an Elderly Bald Man, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

For the Death of World Imperialism, 1920. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
For the Death of World Imperialism, 1920

Reconstructed Skull of Cromagnon Man, c20th century. Cro-Magnon is a common name used to describe the first early modern humans (early Homo sapiens sapiens)

Skull of Australopithecus Africanus from Sterkfontein, South Africa, 3 to 2 million years BC. Australopithecus africanus is an extinct (fossil) species of the australopithecines

Reconstructed Neanderthal skull
The skull of a Neanderthal from La Chapelle-aux-Saints (reconstruction)

Reconstructed Neanderthal Mans skull, 49, 000 BC
The skull of a Neanderthal man, reconstructed, 49, 000 BC

Skull of Homo Erectus

Fossil skull of a primitive horse
Fossil skull of Equus Plesippus Soshoneisis, a primitive horse

Skull of Australopithecus Africanus from Transvaal

Model boat containing a chiefs skull from the Solomon Isles
Model boat containing a chiefs skull, found near a cairn in New Georgia in the Solomon Islands. From the British Museums collection

Skull of Proconsulus Africanus, from Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria, Kenya

Skull of Homo Sapiens, from Broken Hill in Zambia

Head of a Haniwa tomb figure, 6th century
Head of a Haniwa tomb-figure from Berlin Museums collection, 6th century

Gypsum statue of a woman, which originally had inlaid eyes

Cro-magnon skull
A Cro-magnon skull from France

Skull of Proconsul Africanus from Rusinga Island, Kenya

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man, his species unknown
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

Homo heidelbergensis skull (Cranium 5) C015 / 6921
Homo heidelbergensis skull (Cranium 5). Excavated in 1992 from the Sima de los Huesos pit in the Atapuerca foothills in Spain, this fossil skull dates from around 400, 000 years ago

Adult human skull. Side view X-ray showing the cranium, eye socket, nasal area and teeth. For an X-ray of a babys skull see image P120/223 and for an X-ray of a childs skull see image number P120/224

Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-5) C015 / 6916
Australopithecus africanus skull. This is specimen STS-5, also known as Mrs Ples. It dates from around 2 million years ago and was discovered in Sterkfontein, South Africa, in 1947

Gorilla skull (Gorilla). Side view X-ray showing the cranium, eye socket, nasal area and jawbone

Babys skull. Side view X-ray showing the cranium, eye socket, nasal area and mouth. For an X-ray of an adult human skull see image P120/222 and for an X-ray of a childs skull see image P120/224

Normal skull, 3D CT scan
Normal skull. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy skull of a 36 year old patient

Illustration of Riojasuchus skull, an extinct crurotarsan archosaur, showing nostril, eye socket and antorbital fenestra holes

Six Stages of Mending a Face, 1792 (etching)
XJF869675 Six Stages of Mending a Face, 1792 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: published by S. W. Fores 1792)

Mask with two snakes that look out of the eye sockets, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris (II), Hans Liefrinck (I), 1555

Human skull, glow effect, 3D illustration

Creepy skull, 3D illustration

Human skull C018 / 8590
Human skull

Skull warning, conceptual image C018 / 8589
Skull warning. Conceptual image of a human skull lit up with a red laser pointer

Eyeball muscles, artwork C016 / 6573
Eyeball muscles. Artwork of the right-hand side of a skull with the eyeball removed to show the origin of the muscles (red) of the orbital socket (the extraocular muscles)

Human facial muscles, artwork
Human facial muscles. Artwork of the facial and other muscles of a human head and neck, seen from an oblique frontal angle

Plegmon eye inflammation, artwork
Plegmon eye inflammation. Artwork of a sagittal section through a human eye and the surrounding structures, in a case of a subcutaneous (below the skin) phlegmon inflammation of an eye cavity

Velvet skull, anatomical model
Velvet skull. Velvet-covered anatomical model of a human skull

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The eye socket, also known as the orbit, is a fascinating structure found in various species. In humans, it is an integral part of the human skull, providing protection and support for the delicate eyeball. X-ray images reveal the intricate details of this bony cavity, showcasing its unique shape and position within the skull. Interestingly, horses also possess eye sockets that are essential for their vision. Studies conducted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1480 shed light on these remarkable structures through his meticulous observations of horses and horse heads. His artistic renderings capture not only their external beauty but also their internal anatomy. When examining a human skull closely, one cannot help but notice the prominence of the eye sockets among other features. CT scans specifically focusing on nose and sinuses provide valuable insights into how these structures interact with each other within our skulls. Skulls have always been objects of fascination due to their connection to life's mysteries and our own mortality. They symbolize both fragility and strength simultaneously while housing our most vital organ – the brain. The study of skulls has contributed significantly to our understanding of human senses and perception. A normal front view of an adult skull showcases its symmetrical design while highlighting the intricacies surrounding each eye socket. This perspective allows us to appreciate how nature has crafted this crucial element in perfect harmony with other facial features. Leonardo da Vinci's drawings from 1480 further emphasize his keen interest in exploring every aspect of anatomy through artistry. His depiction of two halves of a skull provides a glimpse into his quest for knowledge about human physiology during that era. Eye sockets hold cultural significance beyond scientific exploration as well. A mask from Nigeria created by an unknown artist reflects how different cultures incorporate symbolism related to eyes into their artwork - perhaps representing insight or spiritual connection. Even sculptures like Staffordshire's Seated Buddha demonstrate reverence towards eyes as they depict serene expressions that emanate wisdom through closed eyelids - reminding us of the power and depth that lies within these hollow spaces.