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Poster Print : Ruptured Achilles tendon, MRI C018 / 0649
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Ruptured Achilles tendon, MRI C018 / 0649
Ruptured Achilles tendon. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the foot of a 25 year old patient with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The tendon is dark blue line to the right of the ankle, the rupture is red. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, it connects the heel bone to the calf muscles. It can be injured during exercise, or by a trip or a fall, resulting in pain and swelling. Treatment is rest and physiotherapy, although in extreme cases surgery may be needed
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Media ID 9237563
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Achilles Tendon Ankle Calcaneus Diagnosis Diagnostic Heel Injured Injury Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri Scan Rupture Ruptured Sagittal Scanner Sports Injury Tear Tendon Torn Twenties Twenty Five Abnormal Unhealthy
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Explore the intricacies of human anatomy with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, "Ruptured Achilles Tendon, MRI C018 / 0649" by ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, showcases a detailed coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a 25-year-old patient's foot with a ruptured Achilles tendon. This educational poster brings the complexities of this injury to life, making it an excellent addition to any medical office, classroom, or personal study space. Engage with the wonders of science and enhance your understanding with our high-quality, visually stunning poster prints."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 48.8cm (16.5" x 19.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a vividly colored magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a ruptured Achilles tendon in the foot of a 25-year-old patient. The image reveals the Achilles tendon as a dark blue line to the right of the ankle, while the rupture itself is depicted in striking red hues. As the largest and strongest tendon in our bodies, this vital connective tissue links the heel bone to our calf muscles. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder that injuries to this crucial tendon can occur during exercise or due to accidents such as trips or falls, resulting in significant pain and swelling. While rest and physiotherapy are often recommended for treatment, more severe cases may necessitate surgical intervention. Through this visually stunning representation, we gain insight into both the anatomy of our bodies and potential vulnerabilities within them. The side view perspective provided by MRI technology allows us to witness firsthand how an unhealthy or abnormal condition can manifest within our own physiology. As we observe this remarkable image captured by ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, it prompts us to appreciate not only the complexity of human biology but also highlights how medical advancements like diagnostic MRI scans play an invaluable role in diagnosing conditions such as ruptured tendons. Whether it be for scientific study or personal curiosity, photographs like these offer glimpses into intricate aspects of our physical selves that might otherwise remain hidden from view.
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