Respiration Collection

Mechanics of respiration, diagram
Mechanics of respiration. Cutaway diagrams showing the mechanics of breathing in (left) and breathing out (right). Arrows show: the movement of air in and out of the nose

Diagram of the heart, lungs and windpipe

Firefighter
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter in a smoke-filled training room

Konstantin Buteyko, Soviet doctor
Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko (1923-2003), Soviet medical doctor and researcher. In the 1950s, Buteyko, a Ukrainian, developed a theory on the effects of deep breathing (hyperventilation)

Joseph Priestley, caricature C015 / 6707
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). Caricature of the British chemist and clergyman Joseph Priestley. Priestly is best known as the discoverer of oxygen

Picture No. 11675585
Scanning Electron micrograph (SEM)showing stomata on a Yew Leaf. Date:

English oak leaf pores, SEM
English oak leaf pores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stomata (round) on the underside of a leaf from an English oak (Quercus robur) tree

Cystic fibrosis. Light micrograph of a section through a bronchus (airway) of the lungs in a case of cystic fibrosis (mucoviscidosis)

Mitochondrion, TEM
Mitochondrion. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of mitochondria (green/blue) in heart muscle. Mitochondria are organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells

Larynx (voice box), artwork
Artwork of a side view of the larynx (voice box), the structure that lies on top of the windpipe (trachea, lower frame). The larynx is responsible for voice production (with pink vocal cords at top)

Trachea lining, SEM
Trachea lining, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The tracheal lining contains mucus-secreting goblet cells and epithelial cells bearing hair-like cilia (blue)

Directions for restoring the apparently dead; issued by the Royal Humane Society, May 1872 (engraving)
584634 Directions for restoring the apparently dead; issued by the Royal Humane Society, May 1872 (engraving) by English School

Humpback whales exhaling in calm waters off the Antarctic Peninsula. When a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) exhales, air is released from the whales blowhole

Lung function test. Spirometer sitting on lung function test results

French lavender leaf pore, SEM
French lavender leaf pore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an open stoma (centre, black). Stomata are pores that open and close in order to regulate gas exchange in a plant

Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors
A service in which the dictates of humanity over-rule all antagonism towards the rescued enemy: artificial respiration being applied by British soldiers

Lung, X-ray
Lung. Coloured X-ray showing the blood vessels in a lung

Upper organs of respiratory system, illustration
Upper organs of the human respiratory system, illustration

Median section of a cow, showing organs of circulation and respiration, etc, c1905 (c1910). From Live Stock in Health and Disease, edited by Professor J. Prince-Sheldon. [The Waverley Book Co

Applying artificial respiration, ARP training exercise during WW2

The roses clustering o er my portal / Breathe welcome to you, fellow mortal (engraving)
7183453 The roses clustering o er my portal / Breathe welcome to you, fellow mortal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Naseau d un Cheval (engraving)
7158204 Naseau d un Cheval (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naseau d un Cheval)

Diver under water (engraving)
7163196 Diver under water (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diver under water)

Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho)
2795450 Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomy and Physiology)

Human respiratory organs (colour litho)
3097109 Human respiratory organs (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human respiratory organs)

Comic postcard, selling fresh fish Date: 20th century

Respiration bellows and foundry mould
Apparatus for restoring those drowning to life with respiration bellows, and foundry moulds for bells, letters, types, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Advertisement for Geraudels Pastilles. 1893

A seated candidate for the French Air Service is subjected to a series of tests to gauge his respiration, hand and pulse, during the firing of a revolver

Breathing, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999543 Breathing, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Lavoisier in his laboratory at the Arsenal, demonstrating an experiment on respiration
862571 Lavoisier in his laboratory at the Arsenal, demonstrating an experiment on respiration, 18th Century (litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The effect of the corset on a womans breathing (engraving)
3097167 The effect of the corset on a womans breathing (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The effect of the corset on a womans breathing)

Cabinet geometrique de Mr. le Clerc, 1710-1712 (etching)
862572 Cabinet geometrique de Mr. le Clerc, 1710-1712 (etching) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Circulatory system of heart and lungs, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body

Fungus releasing spores, illustration

Lazzaro Spallanzani, Italian biologist, 1874. Spallanzani (1729-1799) worked on bacteria, disproving spontaneous generation, on digestion, where he was first to use the term gastric juice

Visualization of human diaphragm

Human lungs, anatomical artwork
Human lungs. Anatomical artwork of the human lungs (red, centre left and right) and respiratory system. The heart (which has been removed here) is located between the lungs

Pair of human lungs

Lung, X-ray F008 / 3218
Lung. Coloured X-ray showing the blood vessels in a lung

Female chest anatomy, artwork
Female chest anatomy, computer artwork

Lung alveoli anatomy, artwork C016 / 7680
Lung alveoli anatomy. Artwork showing the structure of the lung alveoli, where gas exchange occurs between the respiratory and circulatory systems

Potato Leaf Stomata (SEM)
Potato Stomata. Scanning electron micrographs (SEM) of open stomata on a potato leaf (Solanum tuberosum). Stomata are pores that open and close in order to regulate gas exchange in a plant

Red blood cell, SEM
Red blood cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Lung alveoli. Light micrograph of a section through normal human lung tissue showing alveoli. These are tiny air sacs where most of the diffusion of gases to and from the blood occurs

Lungs and bronchial tree, artwork
Lungs, computer artwork. Both the bronchial tree, the network of airways serving both lungs, and the overall shape of the lungs, is shown here

Mitochondria, TEM
Mitochondria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of mitochondria (red) in heart muscle. Mitochondria are organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells

John Scott Haldane, caricature
John Scott Haldane (1860- 1936). Caricature of the British physiologist John Scott Haldane. Haldane sought to apply the results of his research to the solution of industrial problems

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Respiration: From Lungs to Mitochondria" In this captivating journey through the intricate world of respiration, we explore the very essence of life itself. Starting with a detailed diagram showcasing the heart, lungs, and windpipe, we unravel the mechanics behind this vital process. Imagine a brave firefighter donning an oxygen mask amidst billowing smoke – a powerful reminder of how they are be a matter of life or death. Delving deeper into understanding its mechanisms, we encounter an enlightening diagram illustrating how each breath fuels our bodies' energy production within tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. Taking us back in time, an engraving from May 1872 reveals directions for restoring apparently dead individuals issued by the Royal Humane Society. This historical artifact serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit to comprehend and preserve life through respiration. We also encounter Joseph Priestley's caricature - C015 / 6707 - paying homage to his groundbreaking discoveries on oxygen that paved the way for modern respiratory science. His contributions continue to inspire generations in their quest for knowledge about this fundamental process. A mesmerizing image - Picture No. 11675585 - showcases English oak leaf pores under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), highlighting nature's own version at work. These microscopic wonders remind us that every living organism relies on this essential exchange of gases for survival. However, not all stories surrounding it can filled with hope; cystic fibrosis emerges as a formidable challenge affecting countless lives worldwide. Yet even in adversity, remarkable figures like Konstantin Buteyko emerge – a Soviet doctor whose innovative breathing techniques have brought relief and improved quality of life for those battling respiratory conditions. Finally, our exploration concludes with another SEM image revealing trachea lining intricacies – yet another marvel that underscores nature's brilliance in designing efficient respiratory systems across species. Respiration is more than just inhaling and exhaling; it is the very essence of life.