Ducts Collection

Gallstones, artwork
Gallstones. Cutaway computer artwork showing gallstones (brown, lower left) in a human gall bladder (red, oval). The gall bladder is a small muscular sac lying under the liver (not seen)

Pine stem, light micrograph
Pine stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a pine (Pinus sp.) tree, showing xylem tissue. The xylem is made up of tracheid cells (light pink)

Shine
Kazuhiro Komai

Ducts
ServalcameramanPEPE

Moving Shades
Andrea Comari

If Not Now, When?
Andrea Comari

Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 830 People
An architectural design showing a sectional view of a bomb shelter that can contain 830 people, numbers indicate features including entry ramps, air extracts and intakes, water sump

Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet (msn 001), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1967, with airshow serial 344'. In 1966 Nord (later part of Aerospatiale) built two Cadets

Point Of View
Andrea Comari

The Way To Health
Andrea Comari

Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb (litho)
6013660 Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb)

Lloyds, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Lloyds Building, headquarters of the insurance company Lloyds of London, a Grade II listed building, unusual mostly due to its pipes and ducts constructed on the outside

Facade of Ravensbourne Design College, Greenwich 3
London, England - 31 March 2015 Ravensbourne is a university sector college in the field of digital media and design. Formerly Bromley Technical College

Facade of Ravensbourne Design College, Greenwich 2
London, England - 31 March 2015 Ravensbourne is a university sector college in the field of digital media and design. Formerly Bromley Technical College

Facade of Ravensbourne Design College, Greenwich bw
London, England - 31 March 2015 Ravensbourne is a university sector college in the field of digital media and design. Formerly Bromley Technical College

Side view of model of Stinkpot Turtle crawling from water with head and legs extending, scutes covering bony shell, section of shell removed showing internal organs including red stink glands

Rain water flowing from a drain pipe

Ancient Irrigation channel
Primitive irrigation ducts carry the water from the spring to the fields Photographed in Israel

Gall stones, artwork C016 / 7520
Gallstones. Cutaway computer artwork showing gallstones (blue, round, lower left) in a human gall bladder (oval, sac-like, lower left)

Gall stones, artwork C016 / 7519
Gallstones. Cutaway computer artwork showing gallstones (blue, round, upper left) in a human gall bladder (oval, sac-like, upper left)

Gall stones, artwork C016 / 7518
Gallstones. Cutaway computer artwork showing gallstones (small, round, upper left) in a human gall bladder (oval, sac-like, upper left)

Ductal breast cancer, TEM
Ductal breast cancer. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through breast tissue, showing malignant (cancerous) epithelial cells arising from the milk ducts of the breast

Stomach wall, confocal light micrograph C016 / 3127
Stomach wall. Laser scanning confocal light micrograph of a section through the wall of a stomach

Sweat gland in skin. Light micrograph of a section through the dermis of the skin showing a sweat gland. The gland is composed of a secretory portion (upper left)

Lacrimal gland, light micrograph
Lacrimal gland. Light micrograph of a section through a lacrimal gland. The lacrimal glands, which are situated one above each eye, secrete tears

Lactating breast tissue, SEM

Rat lung alveoli, SEM
Rat lung alveoli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of a rat lung. Alveolar ducts (the larger passages) are surrounded by alveolar air sacs, which are clusters of alveoli

Skin anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of the human skin. The main diagram (lower centre) shows scalp hairs and sebaceous glands (yellow, near surface)

Bile duct, light micrograph. Microvilli are brown, columnar epithelium is orange. Connective tissue is pink. Two small bile ducts are also seen towards bottom left

Parotid salivary gland, light micrograph
Parotid salivary gland. Light micrograph of a section through a parotid salivary gland showing serous acini (green) and their ducts (bright green)

Breast tissue, artwork
Breast tissue. Computer artwork of a womans breast, showing the mammary glands (red) that produce milk, and the lactiferous ducts (tubes), which carry the milk to the nipple (centre, left)

Pine root, light micrograph
Pine root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a pine (Pinus sp.) tree. From outer to inwards: outer layer of peridium (dark red); cortex - made up of parenchyma cells (red)

Display robot
A display of aerospace components - various types of ducting - designed to resemble a robot. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Penguins mating, artwork. The penguins reproductive organs are shown here, with the male on top and the female on the bottom

Lung alveolus, artwork
Lung alveolus, computer artwork. Alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the lungs of mammals, where oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide released

Semicircular canal, artwork
Semicircular canal. Artwork of the anatomical structure of the semicircular duct or canal, a structure in the inner ear that help detect head movements

Semicircular canal, diagram
Semicircular canal. Diagram of the anatomical structure of the semicircular duct or canal, a structure in the inner ear that help detect head movements

Exocrine gland types, artwork
Exocrine gland types. Computer artwork of the six forms an exocrine gland can take. Clockwise from bottom left these are; simple acinar, simple tubular, simple coiled tubular, simple branched acinar

Exocrine gland, artwork
Exocrine gland. Computer artwork of a section through an exocrine gland. Exocrine glands secrete their products through ducts on to epithelial surfaces

Breast in pregnancy, light micrograph
Breast in pregnancy. Light micrograph of a transverse section of the human mammary gland during pregnancy. The breast is normally made up of fibro-fatty connective tissue

Breast tissue, light micrograph
Breast tissue. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the human mammary gland during pregnancy. The breast is normally made up of fibro-fatty connective tissue

Franciscus Sylvius
FRANCISCUS SYLVIUS (Francois Sylvius de la Boue) French anatomist who made important discoveries concerning ducts and glands

Bewick / Skunk
(Mephitis mephitis) This mustelid inhabits north and south America, and is famed for the awful-smelling liquid it projects at predators from ducts at its rear end

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"Ducts: Unveiling the Intricacies of our Inner Systems" Delving into the depths of our bodies, ducts serve as a fascinating gateway to understanding our complex anatomy. From gallstones to artwork, they reveal a world hidden beneath the surface. A pine stem under a light micrograph unveils the intricate network that transport vital nutrients and water throughout trees, reminding us of nature's ingenious design. Meanwhile, Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 830 People showcases how even in times of crisis, these passageways can provide safety and shelter. The Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet takes flight with its sleek design reminiscent of interconnected air ducts guiding airflow for optimal performance. It reminds us that if we don't seize opportunities now, when will we? Moving Shades capture different perspectives on life through their lens - just like ducts offer varying points of view within our bodies. They guide us towards health and well-being along "The Way To Health. " Perspiration glistens on the skin's thumb as sweat glands work tirelessly to regulate body temperature - an awe-inspiring feat made possible by intricate duct systems. Ethel Davies' Lloyds artwork from 2009 beautifully captures this delicate balance between function and beauty. Exploring deeper within ourselves, we encounter spleen, kidneys, cecum, bile and pancreas ducts working harmoniously behind-the-scenes to maintain bodily equilibrium. These unsung heroes ensure our internal processes run smoothly. Flipping through The Architects Compendium reveals pages filled with blueprints showcasing innovative designs for buildings - each one intricately planned with ventilation systems resembling human-like respiratory ducts. Intricate yet often overlooked, they can silent heroes woven into every aspect of our lives. They remind us that there is more than meets the eye; they hold secrets waiting to be discovered by those willing to explore beyond what is visible at first glance.