Transverse Collection (page 4)

Ovarian follicles, light micrograph
Ovarian follicles. Coloured light micrograph of a section through an ovary (orange), showing three primary follicles (pink)

Cilia in cross section
Cilia. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cross section through cilia (circles), from the lining (epithelium) of the human trachea, or windpipe

Kidney glomeruli, light micrograph
Kidney glomeruli. Light microscope of a section through the cortex of a healthy kidney showing glomeruli. The core of a glomerulus is formed of a tightly coiled capillary (purple)

Collecting duct from a kidney, SEM
Collecting duct from a kidney. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a collecting duct from a kidney

Salivary gland, light micrograph
Salivary gland. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a sublingual salivary gland, which is situated directly under the tongue

Taste bud, light micrograph
Taste bud. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the tongue, showing a taste bud. This taste bud is seen as a round purple mass slightly to the right of the vertical white line

Spinal nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Spinal nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a spinal nerve ganglion. This is a node of nerve cells located just outside the spinal cord at the point where it is joined by

Brain scan, artwork
Brain scan. Computer artwork based on an axial (cross-sectional) MRI scan of a human head, showing the brain. At upper left is the cerebellum (turquoise)

Bone canals, light micrograph
Bone canals. Coloured light micrograph of a section through human compact bone, showing Haversian canals (circular regions). The concentric rings surrounding the Haversian canals are called lamellae

Alcoholic hepatitis, light micrograph
Alcoholic hepatitis. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the liver of a patient with alcoholic hepatitis, inflammation of the liver due to prolonged heavy alcohol consumption

Normal brain, CT scans
Normal brain. Coloured axial (cross-sectional) computed tomography (CT) scans of a healthy human head. The front of the head is at right in each scan

Normal brain, CT scan
Normal brain, coloured axial (cross-sectional) computed tomography (CT) scan. The front of the head is at top. The brain is yellow (lower centre)

Cardiac muscle, SEM
Cardiac muscle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a bundle of cardiac muscle fibrils (green) from a healthy heart. Mitochondria (round, orange) supply the muscle cells with energy

Cerebellum structure, light micrograph
Cerebellum structure. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the highly-folded cerebellum of the brain. The cerebellum comprises three main layers

Ascaris roundworm, light micrograph

Grape vine stem, light micrograph
Grape vine stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a young stem from the grape vine (Vitis vinifera). Most of the stem is a large central pith made up of parenchyma tissue (blue)

Water parsnip rhizome, light micrograph
Water parsnip rhizome. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an underwater rhizome of the lesser water parsnip (Berula erecta)

Spinal cord, light micrograph
Spinal cord. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a mammalian spinal cord. The central canal (white) is surrounded by dorsal (light brown) and ventral horns (dark brown)

Ovarian follicle, light micrograph
Ovarian follicle. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a mammalian ovary, the reproductive structure that produces the female sex cells (ova)

Tree growth rings, light micrograph
Tree growth rings. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a woody stem, showing a portion of an annual ring of xylem tissue with periods of seasonal growth

Mammalian ovary, light micrograph
Mammalian ovary. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a mammalian ovary, the reproductive structure that produces the female sex cells (ova)

Virginia creeper stem, light micrograph
Virginia creeper stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a stem from a Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus tricuspidatus)

Pine tree needle, light micrograph
Pine tree needle. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a needle from a Pinus pine tree. This leaf is needle-like in order to reduce water loss (transpiration)

Celery stalk, light micrograph
Celery stalk. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a stalk from a celery plant (Apium graveolens). Red eosin dye has been used to stain the xylem tissues

Tree-of-heaven stem, light micrograph
Tree-of-heaven stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of the tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus glandulosa). Below the outer layers (red) is a ring of vascular bundles

Aralia leaf stalk, light micrograph
Aralia leaf stalk. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a leaf stalk (petiole) from an Araliatree. The outer layer directly below the epidermis is a supporting collenchyma ring (red)

Sea urchin spine, light micrograph
Sea urchin spine. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a spine from an Echinus sea urchin. Sea urchin spines consist of supporting calcareous radial plates

Bracken fern rhizome, light micrograph
Bracken fern rhizome. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a rhizome from a bracken fern (Pteris aquilinum). The outer layer (yellow-green) consists of supporting fibres

Anatomical planes of the body, artwork. The three planes shown here are the axial, saggital and coronal. The axial, or transverse, plane splits the body along a horizontal axis

Vascular disease progression, artwork
Vascular disease progression. Artwork showing the progression of vascular disease in cross-section (left) and transverse section (right). At top is a healthy artery

Vascular anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck and chest

Human arteries, 19th Century illustration. Historical hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human torso

Burdock stem, light micrograph
Burdock stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a burdock plant (Arctium lappa). The outer layers below the epidermis are the collenchyma (red patches)

Brain structures, artwork
Brain structures. Computer artwork of a transverse section through a human brain showing a number of its regions. See image: C007/0802 for the labelled diagram

Moss stems, light micrograph. Transverse section through stems of a cord moss (Polytrichum commune). The outside of the stems, the epidermis, is made up of thick-walled cells

Fern frond, light micrograph. Transverse section through the frond of a fern (Cyrtomium falcatum), showing the sporangia. At left is a central vascular bundle (meristele)

Fern stem, light micrograph. Transverse section through a rachis (stem) of the bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum). Under the outer epidermis (black) is a thin cortex (deep red)

Liverwort spore elaters, light micrograph. Transverse section through the sporangium of a liverwort (Pellia epiphylla). This is the basal portion of the sporangium

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"Exploring the Transverse World: From Subatomic Particles to Botanical Wonders" Unveiling the Secrets: The Higgs Boson Event captured by the ATLAS detector C013/6892. Frozen in Time: Muybridge's iconic study of Horses Galloping reveals their transverse motion. Nature's Engineering Marvels: Witnessing the intricate Vascular Bundle through a SEM image. Beneath the Surface: A closer look at Compact Bone structure under a light micrograph. Revving Up History: Mechanics examine Bugatti Type 251 engine during the 1956 French Grand Prix. Rooted in Life: Maize Root depicted in stunning detail under a light micrograph. Battling Disease: Light micrograph showcases Liver Tissue Cirrhosis, revealing its transverse impact on health. Pancreatic Powerhouse: Islet of Langerhans illuminated through a captivating light micrograph. Hidden Depths Below Ground: Exploring Water Fern Rhizome's intricate network using a light micrograph technique. Tall and Strong Guardians of Nature - Pine Tree Stem revealed through an enchanting light micrograph image Xylem Tissue Exposed. Delicate structures captured with precision using SEM technology Wood Underneath Our Feet.