Central Nervous System Collection

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje cells, a type of neuron (nerve cell), are red

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7099
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in green and blue. The brain is seen from the front

Anatomy of human brain, inferior view

Medulla oblongata in the brain, artwork
Hypothalamus in the brain. Computer artwork of a persons head showing the brain inside. The highlighted area shows the hypothalamus

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7035
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in blue

Human brain, model. Composite image of a sectioned model human brain inside a glass head. This view shows some of the brains major structures, including: the cerebral cortex (folded areas of tissue)

Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Medulla oblongata in the brain, artwork
Hypothalamus in the brain. Computer artwork of a persons head showing the left hemisphere of the brain inside. The highlighted area shows the hypothalamus

Human brain microscope slides. Microscope slides of stained sections of human brain. These slides are from the Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre, USA

Nerve cell. Computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called a neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Brain surface, SEM
Brain surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a brain ventricle. Ventricles are cavities within the brain that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord

Glial stem cell culture, light micrograph
Glial stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of glial stem cells producing the protein NG2 (red) as they mature. These stem cells can differentiate into several types of glial cells

Cerebral cortex nerve cells. Confocal light micrograph of neurons (nerve cells, red) and glial cells (support cells, gold) from the cerebral cortex

Fruit fly brain, illustration C018 / 0791
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) brain, illustration. The two large structures at right and left are the optic lobes, which process information from the flys large compound eyes

Artworks showing the limbic system of the brain
Limbic system. Four coloured illustrations of the human brain highlighting structures of the limbic system. The limbic system governs activities such as fear, rage, pleasure

Brain protein research. Computer artwork of a brain and coloured dots from a protein microarray. Protein microarrays can be used to follow protein interactions

Brain anatomy, artwork
Brain anatomy, computer artwork. The cerebellum is purple the corpus callosum is green

Neural stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of a group of neural stem cells (neurosphere) in culture. Neural stem cells are able to differentiate into neurons (nerve cells)

Brain anatomy, artwork
Brain anatomy, computer artwork. The cerebellum is purple the corpus callosum is green

Brain anatomy, artwork
Brain anatomy, computer artwork. The cerebellum is purple the corpus callosum is green

Motor neurons, light micrograph. Motor neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain showing two types of glial cells (support cells); astrocytes (star-shaped)

Brain neuron. Computer reconstruction of a medium spiny neuron from the basal ganglia of the brain. Neurons (nerve cells) are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje cells, a type of neuron (nerve cell), are red

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8845
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a patients head showing a healthy human brain

The science of human anatomy by Bartholomeo Eustachi, depicting the shape, size and relative position of the organs of the human body. Circa 18th century

Nerve cell, artwork F007 / 7448
Nerve cell, computer artwork

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8850
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a patients head showing a healthy human brain

Purkinje nerve cell, TEM C014 / 0583
Purkinje nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a purkinje nerve cell (green) from the cerebellum of the brain, showing the cell body (centre) and its primary dendrite (cell process)

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain inside the skull

Nerve cells, computer artwork
Nerve cells. Computer artwork of nerve cells, or neurons

Shema histologique des nerfs de la colonne vertebrale. Dessin original en couleurs de Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934)
AIS5385609 Shema histologique des nerfs de la colonne vertebrale. Dessin original en couleurs de Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934), medecin histologiste espagnol, prix Nobel de medecine en 1906

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (litho)
7180479 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves)

Model of the nervous system of the human brain (b / w photo)
7185863 Model of the nervous system of the human brain (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of the nervous system of the human brain)

Anterior cross section of spinal column revealing how vertebra fits round spinal cord

Lateral cross section through the skull showing the brain with intermediate layers (meninges) highlighted

Medical chart showing the signs and symptoms of sciatica

Brain tumour, fMRI and tractography C017 / 7102
Brain tumour, fMRI and tractography. Combined functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI, blue and green) and tractography (yellow and red) imaging of a brain with a tumour (upper left)

Corticospinal tract, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7046
Corticospinal tract. Sagittal 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways (blue) in the brains corticospinal tract

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8843
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a healthy human brain. The highly folded area (brown) is the cerebrum, which is responsible for conscious thought

Brain blood vessels, artwork
Brain blood vessels. Computer artwork showing the blood vessels that supply the human brain. The front of the brain is at left

Illustration of human Central Nervous System showing brain, spinal cord, veins and arteries

Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system
Side view of human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system within the brain. Green are parasympathetic nerves. Blue are sympathetic nerves

Brain surface anatomy, with labels

Side view of the human brain showing the functional lobes

Anatomy of human brain stem and cranial nerves

Transverse section of the midbrain

Brain fibres, tract density imaging C017 / 7039
Brain fibres, tract density imaging. Axial scan of the brain showing the density of nerve pathways (tracts) in the brain. The image was obtained using 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)

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The central nervous system, the intricate network that governs our every thought and movement, is a marvel of complexity. From the delicate cerebellum tissue to the detailed light micrograph capturing its essence, we are reminded of its importance in maintaining balance and coordination. Anatomy comes alive as we explore the human brain from an inferior view. The intricacy of brain fibers is revealed through DTI MRI scans like C017/7099 and C017/7035, showcasing their vital role in transmitting information throughout this extraordinary organ. Artistic renderings bring us closer to understanding the medulla oblongata's significance within the brain. Its portrayal in various artworks allows us to appreciate how it controls essential functions such as breathing and heart rate. As we delve deeper into studying the central nervous system, models of the human brain provide invaluable insights into its structure and organization. Lateral views reveal countless regions responsible for cognition, emotion regulation, sensory perception, and motor control. Microscope slides offer glimpses into nerve cells' intricate architecture—a testament to their ability to transmit electrical signals at lightning speed. Meanwhile, glial stem cell cultures captured under a light microscope remind us of their crucial role in supporting neuronal function. Finally, artistic representations unveil the limbic system's enigmatic nature—an interconnected web responsible for emotions and memory formation. These captivating artworks allow us to visualize this complex network within our brains. Exploring these hints provides a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of our central nervous system—the very foundation upon which our thoughts, actions, memories reside—reminding us just how remarkable our brains truly are.