Socket Collection

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a total hip replacement. The prosthetic hip joint consists of a metal shaft and ball (pink) attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone) and a plastic socket (white)

Human skull
Skull. Computer artwork of a healthy human skull seen from the front. The bones of the cranium (upper centre) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Skull anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of various views of the human skull. The frontal view (upper left) shows the teeth, nose and eye spaces

Skull of Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis). Krapina. Croatia. Natural History Museum. London. United Kingdom

Cutaway model of face
Model of face. Cutaway model of the human face, seen in profile. The internal carotid artery (red, lower right) supplies the forehead, nose, eyes and middle ear with oxygenated blood

Judith Chalmers doing some DIY. May 1979

Rush Holder with Candle Socket, c. 1937. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Rush Holder with Candle Socket, c. 1937

Spare Heads
Petri Damstén

Mummy of King Tabnit (about 500 BC)
Mummy of Sidonian King Tabnit (about 500 BC). Detail. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Egyptian skulls
Egypt. Skulls. Initial Late Period. One of them is dated after 664 BC. 26th dynasty or Saite Period (672-525 BC). From cemetery near Tura. The other has uncertain date and unknown origin

Egyptian skull. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Candlestick, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Candlestick, c. 1936

Candle Socket, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Candle Socket, 1935/1942

Pa. German Axe Socket, c. 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Pa. German Axe Socket, c. 1940

Resection of the shoulder, from Precis de Manuel Operatoire
2562848 Resection of the shoulder, from Precis de Manuel Operatoire by Louis-Hubert Farabeuf, 1885 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Advert for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets 1929
Safe to handle, domestic electrical apparatus, protected plug and sockets, made with British standard. Date: 1929

Musculature of the face with the orbit of the eye, plate from
BLT236744 Musculature of the face with the orbit of the eye, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) engraved by Bernard, Paris

Model showing the articulation of the knee (wax)
BEN360185 Model showing the articulation of the knee (wax) by Susini, Clemente (1754-1814); Museo della Specola, Florence

The Keys of the Bastille (engraving)
3627786 The Keys of the Bastille (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Keys of the Bastille)

Some of the Treasures found by M de Morgan at Dashur (litho)
1039092 Some of the Treasures found by M de Morgan at Dashur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the Treasures found by M de Morgan at Dashur)

Lord Beauclerks Archimedean Subsoil Plough (engraving)
1608486 Lord Beauclerks Archimedean Subsoil Plough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Beauclerks Archimedean Subsoil Plough)

Golf Clubs, Caddie Bag, etc (engraving)
969922 Golf Clubs, Caddie Bag, etc (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golf Clubs, Caddie Bag, etc)

unplugged
Ina Tänzer

Punts moored by the Thames at Oxford

No 4 Mk II bayonet, from World War Two. Made by Stevens-Savage, USA. Socket stamped, No. 4, plunger stamped, Mk II, over a stylised, s. Date: 1939

Skull of a young girl. 18-20 years old. 3500-3400 BC. Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Human skeleton showing all the joints in walking position

"Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Sarmatians. Deformed human skulls. Probably dated in the 3rd
Sarmatians. Two deformed human skulls. Probably dated in the 3rd century BC. Kerch Historical and Archaeological Museum. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Homo heidelbergensis. Skull number 5. Atapuerca, Spain
Homo heidelbergensis. Skull number 5. Discovered in the Pit of Bones Site of Atapuerca (Spain). European Middle Pleistocene. Atapuerca. Spain

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3771
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Butterfly wing scale detail, SEM
Attachment socket and pedicle of a single scale on the underside of a butterflys wing (Morpho aega), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The scale is non-reflective and non-defractive

Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC. Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Skull of Homo sapiens. Natural History Museum. London. United Kingdom

Computer processing unit socket

Planet Earth with electric cable, plug and socket

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Picture No. 11073449
Hybrid Electric Vehicle charging cable and socket Toyota Prius Plug In OLEV ultra low emission Car

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3932
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3869
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3772
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3847
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3928
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Green energy, conceptual artwork F006 / 3930
Green energy, conceptual computer artwork

Cost of electricity, conceptual artwork F006 / 8678
Cost of electricity, conceptual computer artwork

Double hip replacement, X-ray C016 / 6447
Double hip replacement. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 63 year old male patient who has had two total hip replacements

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6786
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing completed hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6784
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the second stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Double hip replacement, X-ray C016 / 6448
Double hip replacement. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 63 year old male patient who has had two total hip replacements

Double hip replacement, X-ray C016 / 6446
Double hip replacement. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 63 year old male patient who has had two total hip replacements

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6785
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the third stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6783
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the first stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

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)

Edison light bulb, 1890
Edison light bulb, 19th-century artwork. This design is one of the early version of the light bulb invented by US inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Dual voltage shaver point C013 / 9039
Dual voltage shaver point and its reflection in a mirror

Fire safety at bedtime -- a staged photograph for a Safe at Night fire prevention scheme, 28 February 1969. A young man removes a television plug from the socket

Ophthalmosaurus icenius, ichthyosaur
Close up of the eye socket of an extinct marine reptile from the Middle Jurassic (161-157 million years ago) on display in the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Eurhinosaurus longirostris, ichthyosaur
Close up of the skull and eye socket of an ichthyosaur specimen on display at The Natural History Museum, London

Thailand. Elephant eye

Laptop computer port. This socket (blue) is used to connect an external monitor to the laptop

Cyborg. Conceptual computer artwork of a woman with a socket in her armpit

Inserting a 20 amp fuse
Fuse. Hand inserting a fuse into its socket. The yellow colour of the socket indicates that this is a 20 ampere fuse. This means that it will melt

Electrical power socket

Open eye, artwork

Closed eye, artwork

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

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

Skull, CT scan
Human skull, coloured computed tomography (CT) scan. At top is the rounded cranium which houses the brain. The orbits (eye sockets) and nasal cavity (white) are seen

Pelvis bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of pelvis bones (yellow) and ligaments (white). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Pelvis bones, artwork

Slipped end of thigh bone, X-ray
Coloured X-rays of the right hip of a young patient showing the slipped end (epiphysis) of the thigh bone (femur). During childhood the ends of the long bones are busy growing

Fractured pelvis, X-ray
Fractured pelvis. Coloured X-ray of fractures (red) in the pelvis. The head of the femur (thigh bone) articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint

Skull and eyeballs, artwork
Skull and eyeballs. Computer artwork of part of the skull, showing the eyeballs embedded in the eye sockets

Extension lead, thermogram. This piece of equipment expands the number of sockets available to 3-pin electrical plugs. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object

Gas Powered Sew Machine
This sewing machine is powered by a gas engine, which draws its gas from a wall socket : probably noisy and smelly, and certainly dangerous - but better than treadling !

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"Exploring the Intricate Socket: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Skull Anatomy and Hip Replacements" Delving into the depths of human anatomy, Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous studies on skull anatomy continue to captivate us even today. His intricate sketches provide a glimpse into the complex network of sockets that house our vital organs. While they are commonly associated with joints like hips, did you know that they also play a crucial role in our skulls? The remarkable artistry behind hip replacements mirrors da Vinci's attention to detail, as surgeons meticulously recreate these essential sockets to restore mobility and alleviate pain. The human skull, an enigmatic symbol of mortality and mystery, showcases various socket structures. From the robust Neanderthal skull with its distinct features to modern-day humans' refined cranial architecture, each one bears witness to our evolutionary journey. A cutaway model of a face reveals not only the intricacies of facial muscles but also highlights how sockets accommodate sensory organs such as eyes and nose. These hollow spaces serve as protective shields for delicate structures while allowing them freedom for movement. Stepping back in time, we encounter ancient Egyptian skulls that offer glimpses into their civilization's beliefs surrounding life after death. The mummy of King Tabnit from around 500 BC provides an astonishing insight into ancient embalming practices and preservation techniques employed by Egyptians. Beyond anatomical marvels lies history intertwined with warfare – exemplified by artifacts like No 4 Mk II bayonet from World War Two. This weaponized socket demonstrates humanity's ability to repurpose objects for destructive purposes during times of conflict. Finally, Homo heidelbergensis' fossilized remains unearthed in Atapuerca, Spain present yet another intriguing example. Skull number 5 reveals insights about this extinct species' unique cranial structure and offers clues about their way of life thousands of years ago.