Thigh Collection

LEGGY SECRETARY 1920 S
A leggy secretary sits by her typewriter and takes a letter, revealing her suspender in the process

Knee joint prosthesis, X-ray
Knee joint replacement. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 56 year old man (front view) showing an artificial (prosthetic) joint replacing the knee joint

Total hip replacement, X-ray
Total hip replacement. Coloured frontal X-ray of a female pelvis with a total hip replacement (white, lower right). The replacement hip consists of a ball and shaft

Iliotibial running injury, artwork
Artwork (side view) of the muscles of the thigh showing iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) or iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), a common injury to the thigh associated with running

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

Sumo wrestlers practising, Tokyo City, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Fishing Waders
Thigh length rubber fishing waders and boots with anti- slip studs on the soles. Date: 1960s

Reconstruction of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) based on skull cap, thigh bone and 2 back teeth discovered in Pliocene fossil beds in Trinil, Central Java, by Dr Eugene Dubois in 1894

The human body with superimposed colored plates by Julien Bougle
The human body with superimposed colored plates, by Julien Bougle, circa 1899

Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028
Red Lady of Paviland femur. This fossil femur, stained red with ochre, is part of a human fossil skeleton (Homo sapiens) known as the Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)

Jamaican woman, Negril, Jamaica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Longitudinal sections of the femur 1,2 and of the tibia 3. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical
FLO4565745 Longitudinal sections of the femur 1,2 and of the tibia 3. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's A Series of

Views of the femur and rotula bones in the human leg. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical
FLO4565729 Views of the femur and rotula bones in the human leg. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's A Series of

Jean Louis Petite's machine to compress femoral artere during thigh amputation, bandage
FLO4611844 Jean Louis Petite's machine to compress femoral artere during thigh amputation, bandage, aneurysm needle and scissors - Plate taken from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis

Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: small Pfalzgrafin pear, Demoiselle and Windsor
5856511 Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: small Pfalzgrafin pear, Demoiselle and Windsor.; (add.info.: Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: small Pfalzgrafin pear, Demoiselle and Windsor)

Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116647 Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons
6116636 Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons,; (add.info.: Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons)

Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was
526812 Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was likely to cause serious tissue damage

Marilyn Monroe, American film star and actress. Date: 1950s

The wounded Amazon (marble)
NGW342623 The wounded Amazon (marble) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

Main festival in the town of Cuba, Route 66
Main festival in the town of Cuba, located along the historic Route 66. Detail of a girl on horseback. State of Missouri. United States

Death attacks a Soldier with a thigh-bone, while another Death beats a drum behind them.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Taking a Mean Advantage, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Taking a Mean Advantage, c1780-1825. A man leers at his female companions thigh which is revealed as she climbs over a gate

Female Figurine, 700 / 600 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Female Figurine, 700/600 B.C

Polychrome Standing Figure with Exaggerated Head and Hips, A. D. 1 / 300. Creator: Unknown
Polychrome Standing Figure with Exaggerated Head and Hips, A.D. 1/300

Female nude bent forward, both hands on the left thigh, 1913 (pencil on paper
993710 Female nude bent forward, both hands on the left thigh, 1913 (pencil on paper) (verso of 993711) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 47.6x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of a human leg, 16th century (pen & ink on paper)
AMO276506 Study of a human leg, 16th century (pen & ink on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Suits of armour from the Tower of London
Suit of armour with lance rest, open helmet 1, suit of arquebus armour 3, and suit of arquebus armour with long thigh tassets 4

Jean Louis Petits machine to compress the femoral artery during amputation of the thigh 1, and bandages 2, aneurysm needle 3 and scissors 4

Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco)
3469934 Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Ulysses, when a Youth, Fights the Wild Boar and gets his Wound in his Thigh (engraving)
3106346 Ulysses, when a Youth, Fights the Wild Boar and gets his Wound in his Thigh (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses, when a Youth)

Pantomime poster, Red Riding Hood

Nude male Torso (pen and brown ink with black chalk on off-white paper
1216686 Nude male Torso (pen and brown ink with black chalk on off-white paper) Verso: Black chalk) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 26.2x17.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Three Shades, detail of the torso and arms, 1881 (bronze) (detail of 108012)
SBH108014 The Three Shades, detail of the torso and arms, 1881 (bronze) (detail of 108012) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; eSally Fitch; French, out of copyright

Kouros, from Paros, near the sanctuary of Asklepios, c. 540 BC (marble) (b / w photo
XIR164837 Kouros, from Paros, near the sanctuary of Asklepios, c.540 BC (marble) (b/w photo) (see also 154092, 164838-164839) by Greek, (6th century BC); height: 103 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek

Remains of an Extinct Animal found in the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1610597 Remains of an Extinct Animal found in the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of an Extinct Animal found in the Isle of Wight)

Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving)
DGC437477 Thigh of a Samoan man with tattoos (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: traditional Samoan tattooing was applied using a tooth from either a pig or a shark instead of a needle;)

Thigh bone of the mammoth (engraving)
729709 Thigh bone of the mammoth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thigh bone of the mammoth, the largest ever seen, in the collection of Dr Lettsom)

Temporary treatment of fractures (engraving)
6005626 Temporary treatment of fractures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temporary treatment of fractures)

Sir Winston Churchill arrives at London Airport. Lady Churchill photographed aboard the Fork Lift truck at London Airport. Sir Winston Churchill broke his thigh while on holiday in the Riviera

Gunshot Wound of Middle Third of Left Femur, 1865-67. Creator: William H. Bell
Gunshot Wound of Middle Third of Left Femur, 1865-67

Man balancing on one foot, kneeling, other foot stretched out, hand behind back, other hand touching outstretched leg, illustration of his muscles and skeleton overlaid on body

Anatomy of female muscular system, back view

Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Mode of support for a fractured thigh in old persons. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Reduction of dislocated thigh using pulleys. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Source La Source 1875 Oil
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Source (La Source), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1875, Oil on canvas, The model here is Henriette Henriot

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"The Thigh: A Fascinating Journey through History, Art, and Anatomy" Step back in time to the 1920s with a leggy secretary who exudes elegance and sophistication. Witness the marvel of medical advancements as knee joint prosthesis and total hip replacement are revealed through X-ray images. Delve into the world of sports injuries as an artwork showcases an iliotibial running injury, reminding us of the challenges athletes face. Explore the intricate workings of leg muscles during running, beautifully depicted in another captivating artwork. Immerse yourself in Sumo wrestlers' practice sessions, where strength and technique collide in a display of power. Marvel at Julien Bougle's masterpiece - The human body with superimposed colored plates - a visual feast that unravels the secrets hidden within our thighs. Discover unexpected uses for thigh protection with fishing waders, highlighting how this versatile body part adapts to various activities. Unearth ancient history as you encounter the Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028, offering insights into prehistoric life and its connection to our own existence today. Celebrate diversity by embracing cultural richness through a Jamaican woman whose strong thighs symbolize resilience and beauty from around the world. Travel back even further in time with a reconstruction of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) based on skull cap and thigh bone evidence - unlocking mysteries about our early ancestors' way of life. Finally, gain insight into your own anatomy as X-ray images reveal intricate hip bones that support movement and stability throughout daily life. From fashion icons to medical breakthroughs, artistic interpretations to historical relics – let us embark on this captivating journey exploring all facets of "thigh, " revealing its significance across time.