Fused Collection

Diagram of the human spine, side view

La Mitrailleuse
A painting with use of angular lines to depict a tightly packed void with three soldiers, one of them almost fused to a heavy machine gun. Date: 1915

Corals and seaweeds
Precious coral, Corallium rubrum 1, fused ivory tree coral, Oculina varicosa 2, bamboo coral, Isis hippuris 3, and bryozoan, Flustra foliacea 4

Fused metatarsals, X-ray C017 / 7168
Fused metatarsals. X-ray of the feet of a 73 year old female patient showing the fusing the the big toes and second toe metatarsal bones (mid foot bones) in the left foot

Early 17Th Century Hand Mortar, Used For Throwing Fused Grenades. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

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Fulgerites from Dundrum Sand Hills, Co. Down - a view of the lightening struck fused tubes of sand laid out on a black background. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Dundrum)

Royal Glos. Hussars Yeomanry buttonsas Sweetheart Brooch
Pair of Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry buttons fused together as a Sweetheart Brooch. Commemorative Ware

Ashtray made from an 18 pounder shell case - YPRES
Ashtray made from an 18 pounder shell case with a fused cap at its centre. Has the word YPRES cut into the brass. Trench Art

Ox skeleton, part of forelimb, strong wrist bones, fused hand bones of third becoming separate, fourth fingers, cloven hoof tipping fingers

Birds - Hesperornis: Fused and flattened metacarpal bones

Lumbar spine fusion, artwork C016 / 6993
Lumbar spine fusion. Artwork of pins and screws inserted into a patients lumbar spine in a case of spinal fusion. The pins hold together the patients vertebrae

Bellflower pistil, SEM C016 / 0064
Bellflower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a bellflower plant (Campanula sp.). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Bellflower pistil, SEM C016 / 0063
Bellflower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a bellflower plant (Campanula sp.). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Fused skulls, illustration C018 / 0783
Fused skulls. Illustration of skulls from conjoined twins

Aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire on 30th November 1936
The aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire on 30th November 1936, showing the remains of a concrete wall, turned into rubble by the fire

Plate 100 by William Ellis
Plate 100 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 16d from Specimens of British minerals? vol. 2 (1802) b
Plate 35A from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Study detail of the head and mouth of the medium-sized, weed-dwelling, marine fish found along the coasts of the south-west Pacific

Five-spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena trifolii) adult, with unusual fused spots, resting on flowerbud, Warwickshire, England, may

Coccyx and lower back, X-ray
Coccyx and lower back. Coloured X-ray of a side view of the coccyx and lower back of a healthy adult man. The front of the body is at right

Electric switch turned on. It is fused to protect the device it supplies from a damaging overload of electric current

Emotional intelligence, computer artwork
Emotional intelligence. Conceptual computer artwork of emotional intelligence (EI), as represented by a heart (at right) and a brain (at left) fused together

Human skull, computer artwork
Skull, computer artwork. The bones of the cranium (top) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain. At bottom are the teeth, set in the jaw

Arthritis of the knee, X-ray

Cleft lip. Image 2 of 2. Artwork of the face of a person with a cleft, or hare, lip following surgery to correct it. A cleft lip is a birth defect caused by a failure of the face to fuse together

Fused knee joint, X-ray
Fused knee joint. Coloured X-ray of a knee joint showing fusion of the bones. The femur (thigh bone, top) is touching the tibia (shin bone, lower right), and the bones have grown together

Genetically modified fruit hybrid, conceptual computer artwork. This represents a pineapple and orange hybrid formed by genetic modification, the removal

Lily flower bud, light micrograph
Lily flower bud. Light micrograph of a section through a young flower bud from a lily (Lilium sp.), showing pollen cells (circles) dividing within the anthers (inner ring)

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus spine clean
1824 Plate of a portion of Megalosaurus spine drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands first " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

Broad bean flower, light micrograph
Broad bean flower. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a flower from a broad bean (Vicia faba) plant, showing the stamens and stigma

Rock from meteorite impact crater. This rock, which is known as Bunte (multicoloured) breccia, comes from the Nordlinger Ries impact crater in western Bavaria, Germany

The Lytchet Matravers Yew (Taxus baccata)
The ancient Yew (Taxus baccata) of Lytchet Matravers has an estimated age of 1600 years. It has a girth of 7m (measured 1m above ground)

Tobacco plant protoplasts, SEM
Protoplasts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum) protoplasts fusing. A protoplast is a plant cell that has had its tough outer cell wall removed by

Abnormal thistle stem, light micrograph
Abnormal thistle stem. Light micrograph of a normal (top) and abnormal (bottom) stem of the perennial sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis). The abnormal stem has grown in a flattened, or fasciated, manner

Oleander flower anthers, SEM
Oleander flower anthers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the five anthers of the flower of an oleander plant (Nerium sp.)

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"Fused: Exploring the Intricate Connections of Life" In this captivating journey, we delve into the concept of fusion, where diverse elements come together to create something extraordinary. A diagram of the human spine, seen from a side view, serves as our starting point. It symbolizes the intricate fusion of bones that provide support and mobility. Moving forward, we encounter "La Mitrailleuse, " an archival artwork from Armenia. Its vibrant banners flutter in the day's gentle breeze, depicting images that fuse art with history. Engravings tell tales of courage and resilience while showcasing the rich cultural heritage of this ancient land. Nature also reveals its own fusions through corals and seaweeds intertwining beneath azure waters. We marvel at fulgerites found in Dundrum Sand Hills; these fused formations bear witness to nature's raw power captured within glass-like structures. The Royal Glos. Hussars Yeomanry buttons take on new meaning when transformed into a sweetheart brooch—a delicate fusion between love and military pride. An ashtray made from an 18-pounder shell case reminds us how even destructive forces can be repurposed into objects that unite past and present. Fusion extends beyond physical boundaries as X-ray C017/7168 showcases fused metatarsals—an example of medical science merging with technology for healing purposes. In contrast, an early 17th-century hand mortar represents warfare tactics where fused grenades were hurled towards enemies—illustrating how innovation can have both constructive and destructive outcomes. An ox skeleton reveals yet another fascinating fusion—the strong wrist bones fused hand bones forming separate fingers tipped with cloven hooves—a testament to evolution's creative adaptations over time. Hesperornis birds demonstrate their unique adaptation through flattened metacarpal bones—a remarkable fusion enabling them to navigate aquatic environments effortlessly. Finally, lumbar spine fusion depicted in artwork C016/6993 highlights modern medical interventions aimed at restoring mobility and alleviating pain.