Rib Collection

Cardiovascular system, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the blood vessels (red and blue) of the human neck and torso

Deer anatomy, artwork
Deer anatomy. Computer artwork showing the internal anatomy of a deer (family Cervidae). Anatomical features shown here include the skeleton, lungs, intestines, bladder

A Chinook helicopter and a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat (RIB), off Studland Bay, Dorset, UK. A Royal Marine rigid inflatable boat dangles from a Chinook helicopter during a hazardous

BIRTH OF EVE. Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478

Normal spine, X-ray
Normal spine. Coloured profile X-ray showing bones of the spine (vertebrae, centre). The front of the body is at right. The ribs (upper right) and the pelvis (bottom) are also seen

Tension pneumothorax, X-ray
Tension pneumothorax. X-ray of the chest of a patient with tension pneumothorax that has lead to soft-tissue emphysema. Tension pneumothorax is a progressive deterioration

Human arm musculature, artwork F007 / 1810
Human arm musculature, computer artwork

Dog skeleton, artwork F006 / 2267
Dog skeleton, computer artwork

Female body showing digestive and circulatory system
Medical illustration of female body showing digestive and circulatory system, perspective view

Sternum and cartilage of the human ribcage, with several ribs. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an
FLO4565702 Sternum and cartilage of the human ribcage, with several ribs. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's A Series

BARTHOLIN, Thomas (1616-1680). Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian
CUL4875648 BARTHOLIN, Thomas (1616-1680). Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian. He is best known for his work in the discovery of the lymphatic system in humans

Anatomy of human intestines from the side. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History
FLO4684807 Anatomy of human intestines from the side. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart

The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850
3359934 The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship so that it could be shaped)

The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850
3359931 The heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the heating the bar of angle steel for the rib of a ship so that it could be shaped)

NYC, Manhattan, View of Freedom Tower and Oculus, Transportation Hub from Fulton Street

New York City, Lower Manhattan, Inside Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, Architectural ribs

NY, NYC, The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub

A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl
XYC252127 A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl: Tiger Body, Lateral View, 1795-1806 (graphite on paper) by Stubbs

Portugal, Madeira, Ribeira da Janela, View of the northern coast of Madeira Island with Ilheus da Rib and Ilheus da Janela Rocks

Dorset, England. Sailing coach Ian Martin prepares a course for the GBR 29ers sailing team

HMS Sutherland - Seaboats
RIB s, or Seaboats (Pacific 24 Mark-4) from HMS Sutherland photographed during a boarding exercise with HMAS TOOWOOMBA off the south coast of Australia

HMS Duncan meets up with FGS Frankfurt Am Main
A RIB, or Seaboat (Pacific 24 Mark-4) from HMS Duncan photographed during a joint exercise in the Aegean Sea with German and Turkish Navies

Royal Marines and Police Raiding Craft in Formation
Royal Marine Rigid Raiders, Offshore Raiding Craft and Police Rigid Inflatable Boats form up for a photograph at the conclusion of Operation Olympics the security mission for the London 2012 Olympic

HMS Campbeltown, a Type 22 Frigate, conducted a helicopter exercise over the Red Sea
HMS Campbeltown is pictured operating in the Red Sea in January 2007. The ships Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) can be seen approaching in the background

New life
Balazs Solti

Model wearing tight knitted sweater in fancy rib stitch. Date: 1940

Model wearing a tight knitted sweater in a diamond pattern of rib and garter stitch. Date: 1940

RIB 25774
United States Coast Guard - RIB 25774. Date: circa 1998

DDE-90022306
Tanzania: Serengeti National Park, Soit le Motonyi, male lion ('Panthera leo') lying down near carcass. July Date: 28/01/2006

DDE-90019789
Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) on a wildebeest kill, July Date: 20/03/2007

DDE-90019788
Kenya. Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mara Conservancy. Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) with a carcass ribs and vultures(Crocuta crocuta) Date: 20/03/2007

The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut)
472208 The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut) by Italian School

Ta Rib Ridden By W.Carson 09 July 1996 Date: 09 July 1996

Ovoid Jar with Vertical Ribs and Two-Loop Handles, Northern Song or Jin dynasty
Ovoid Jar with Vertical Ribs and Two-Loop Handles, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 12th/13th century

Butchers Meat (chromolitho)
3651693 Butchers Meat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butchers Meat. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

The Creation of Eve, panel from the Porta Magna, c. 1430 (marble)
ALI239367 The Creation of Eve, panel from the Porta Magna, c.1430 (marble) by Quercia, Jacopo della (c.1372-1438); San Petronio, Bologna, Italy; Alinari

London Stock Exchange, Construction of Cupola (engraving)
5204436 London Stock Exchange, Construction of Cupola (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Stock Exchange, Construction of Cupola)

Ms 313 Creation of Eve, from the Bible des Grands Augustins, 1494 (vellum)
BMR327003 Ms 313 Creation of Eve, from the Bible des Grands Augustins, 1494 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Axe blade depicting an archer, possibly from Lorestan, Iran
BOO178057 Axe blade depicting an archer, possibly from Lorestan, Iran, late 2nd or early 1st millennium BC (bronze) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); length: 26.5 cm; Reza Abbasi Museum, Tehran

Angel of the Divine Presence Bringing Eve to Adam, c. 1803 (w / c
3493159 Angel of the Divine Presence Bringing Eve to Adam, c.1803 (w/c, pen and black ink over graphite) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.6 A-- 33.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Meat Stall with the Holy Family Giving Alms, 1551 (oil on panel)
3576758 A Meat Stall with the Holy Family Giving Alms, 1551 (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 115.6x168.9 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

X Ray of a human torso c. 1890
3501928 X Ray of a human torso c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Whales rib in north aisle of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831445 Whales rib in north aisle of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Creation of Eve from Milton, Paradise Lost VIII (oil on canvas)
6041568 The Creation of Eve from Milton, Paradise Lost VIII (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Creation of Eve)

Detail from a window depicting the parable of the Good Samaritan
PC344892 Detail from a window depicting the parable of the Good Samaritan: The creation of Eve (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French

La Creation, Bas-relief de Jean de Pise, Cathedrale d Orvieto (engraving)
5199777 La Creation, Bas-relief de Jean de Pise, Cathedrale d Orvieto (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Creation, Bas-relief de Jean de Pise)

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"The Rib: A Fascinating Journey through Art, Anatomy, and History" Delve into the intricate world of the rib, an essential component of our cardiovascular system. From historical artwork to modern medical imaging, this caption explores the significance and versatility of this bone. In the Birth of Eve woodcut from the Cologne Bible (1478), we witness the biblical creation story where Eve is said to have been formed from Adam's rib. This captivating artwork showcases how ribs have long held symbolic meaning in various cultures. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves off Studland Bay in Dorset, UK. Here, a Chinook helicopter and a Royal Marine rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) stand as testament to human ingenuity in utilizing ribs for transportation and defense. Shifting our focus inward, an X-ray reveals a normal spine with its interlocking ribs providing crucial support and protection. However, not all cases are so fortunate; tension pneumothorax can be detected through another X-ray image showcasing a collapsed lung caused by air accumulation between the chest wall and lung tissue. Stepping away from medical imagery momentarily but still within anatomical realms, we encounter detailed artwork depicting human arm musculature (F007 / 1810). The strength derived from these muscles owes much to their connection with ribs as they anchor themselves onto them. Returning to artistry once again brings us face-to-face with Michelangelo Buonarroti's masterpiece - The Dying Slave (1513-1515). In this sculpture lies both beauty and tragedy as it portrays a slave seemingly bound by his own body while his exposed ribcage serves as a poignant reminder of vulnerability. Expanding beyond humans into other species' anatomy takes us on an exploration of dog skeletons (artwork F006 / 2267). Ribs play an integral role here too - protecting vital organs while allowing flexibility for movement.