Fractured Collection (page 4)

"Fractured: A Visual Journey of Broken Bones and Historical Moments" The X-ray reveals a broken wrist bone, a painful reminder of an unfortunate accident

$Blitz in London -- repairing a fractured water main in Standish Road, King Street, Hammersmith, 4 September 1940. A bomb-damaged house can be seen, top left$

Blitz in London -- Standish Road, Hammersmith, WW2
Blitz in London -- repairing a fractured water main in Standish Road, King Street, Hammersmith, 4 September 1940. A bomb-damaged house can be seen, top left

$Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured pollen grain$

Fractured pollen grain
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured pollen grain

$Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured anther, otherwise known as the sac, which contains the pollen in the male sex organs (stamens)$

Fractured anther
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured anther, otherwise known as the sac, which contains the pollen in the male sex organs (stamens)

$The fractured barrel of the German Paris Gun (also known as the Emperor William Gun), a long-range seige gun designed and manufactured by Krupp, used towards the end of the First World War$

Fractured barrel of German Paris Gun, WW1
The fractured barrel of the German Paris Gun (also known as the Emperor William Gun), a long-range seige gun designed and manufactured by Krupp, used towards the end of the First World War

$A fixation splint for a fractured jaw, the latest development. Date: circa 1960$

Dog with Jaw Splint
A fixation splint for a fractured jaw, the latest development. Date: circa 1960

Swallow, X-ray
Swallow. Coloured X-ray of a swallow (family Hirundidae). The swallow spends much of its time on the wing, and it is well adapted for energy- efficient flight; its hollow bones

$Hair fracture. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fractured hair (yellow and pink). The surrounding layer of facial skin (brown) has a typically scale-like surface$

Hair, SEM
Hair fracture. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fractured hair (yellow and pink). The surrounding layer of facial skin (brown) has a typically scale-like surface

$Cats tooth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a vertical fracture through a canine tooth of a domestic cat (Felis catus)$

Cats tooth, SEM
Cats tooth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a vertical fracture through a canine tooth of a domestic cat (Felis catus)

$Small intestine villus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze fracture section through a villus from the mucosal lining of the small intestine$

Small intestine villus, SEM
Small intestine villus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze fracture section through a villus from the mucosal lining of the small intestine

$Pancreatic secretory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture through a healthy pancreas, showing the secretory tissue$

Secretory cells in pancreas, SEM
Pancreatic secretory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture through a healthy pancreas, showing the secretory tissue

Fractured Collection: Pancreas cells, SEM

Pancreas cells, SEM
Pancreas cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of acinar (exocrine) pancreatic cells. Acinar cells produce and excrete digestive enzymes to the small intestine, via the pancreatic ducts

$Choroid plexus secretory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured choroid plexus from a brain$

Choroid plexus secretory cells, SEM
Choroid plexus secretory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured choroid plexus from a brain

$Retina. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a freeze-fractured retina, showing the light-sensitive rods and cones and their associated neurones$

Retina, SEM
Retina. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a freeze-fractured retina, showing the light-sensitive rods and cones and their associated neurones

$Compact bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured sample of compact bone from a knee joint. This type of bone is found in the walls of bones$

Compact bone, SEM
Compact bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured sample of compact bone from a knee joint. This type of bone is found in the walls of bones

$Pinned broken jaw. Coloured X-ray of the skull (front view) of a 65 year old man, showing a pinned fracture of the lower jawbone (mandible)$

Pinned broken jaw, X-ray
Pinned broken jaw. Coloured X-ray of the skull (front view) of a 65 year old man, showing a pinned fracture of the lower jawbone (mandible)

$Broken wrist. Coloured X-ray of the hand of a patient with a fractured scaphoid bone (orange) that has failed to heal. The scaphoid bone is one of the carpel bones$

Fractured wrist, X-ray
Broken wrist. Coloured X-ray of the hand of a patient with a fractured scaphoid bone (orange) that has failed to heal. The scaphoid bone is one of the carpel bones

$Broken arm in plaster cast. Coloured X-ray of the arm of a young woman set in a plaster cast from wrist to upper arm. The fractured bone itself has healed and so it is not clearly visible here$

Broken arm in plaster cast, X-ray
Broken arm in plaster cast. Coloured X-ray of the arm of a young woman set in a plaster cast from wrist to upper arm. The fractured bone itself has healed and so it is not clearly visible here

$Fractured Collection: Kneecap fracture, X-ray$

Kneecap fracture, X-ray
Kneecap fracture. Coloured X-ray of a broken kneecap (patella), as viewed from the side with the knee bent. The kneecap (far left, centre) is a disc of bone that covers the front of the knee joint

$Fractured Collection: Pinned ankle fracture, coloured X-ray$

Pinned ankle fracture, coloured X-ray
Pinned ankle fracture. Coloured X-ray of the ankle bones of a patient with a pinned ankle fracture. The malleolus (bony projection at the end of a bone) of the fibula (right)

$Crushed broken foot. Coloured X-ray of the foot of an adult woman showing fractures to the cuneiform bones and ends of metatarsal bones of the foot. The affected area is at centre (blue)$

Crushed broken foot, X-ray
Crushed broken foot. Coloured X-ray of the foot of an adult woman showing fractures to the cuneiform bones and ends of metatarsal bones of the foot. The affected area is at centre (blue)

$Fractured kneecap. Coloured X-ray of a side-view of the leg of a patient with a fractured kneecap (centre right). The femur (thigh bone) is at top$

Fractured kneecap, X-ray
Fractured kneecap. Coloured X-ray of a side-view of the leg of a patient with a fractured kneecap (centre right). The femur (thigh bone) is at top

$Fractured Collection: Coloured X-ray of a fractured tibia & fibula$

Coloured X-ray of a fractured tibia & fibula
Pinned broken leg. Coloured X-ray of a pinned fracture of both the tibia and fibula (lower leg bones). The tibia (larger bone, centre) has been immobilised by metal pins (lower & upper centre)

Lacrimal gland, SEM

$Pinned broken leg. X-ray of a pinned fracture of both the tibia and fibula (lower leg bones). The tibia (larger bone, at centre) has been immobilised by metal pins (lower & upper centre)$

Pinned broken leg. X-ray of a pinned fracture of both the tibia and fibula (lower leg bones). The tibia (larger bone, at centre) has been immobilised by metal pins (lower & upper centre)

$Heart blood vessels. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section through cardiac muscle, exposing the blood vessels of the heart$

Heart blood vessels, SEM
Heart blood vessels. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section through cardiac muscle, exposing the blood vessels of the heart

$Brain artery. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured artery from the brain. The fracture plane has passed through the artery$

Brain artery, SEM
Brain artery. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured artery from the brain. The fracture plane has passed through the artery

$Interior of a bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a long bone fractured to show its interior. The outer layer (pink) of the bone comprises proliferating cartilage$

Interior of a bone, SEM
Interior of a bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a long bone fractured to show its interior. The outer layer (pink) of the bone comprises proliferating cartilage

$Fractured Collection: Lower leg fracture$

Lower leg fracture
MODEL RELEASED. Lower leg fracture. Doctor showing a patient an x-ray of his fractured lower leg

$Fractured Collection: Kneecap fractures, X-ray$

Kneecap fractures, X-ray
Kneecap fractures. Coloured X-ray of the kneecap (patella bone) of a 35 year old man, as viewed from above when the knee is bent, showing hairline fractures

$Shoulder fracture, coloured X-rays. The joint is seen from the side at left and from the front at right. The joint has not been dislocated by the fracture$

Fractured shoulder, X-rays
Shoulder fracture, coloured X-rays. The joint is seen from the side at left and from the front at right. The joint has not been dislocated by the fracture

$Broken collar bone. Coloured frontal X-ray of a patient with a fractured left collar bone (clavicle). The fracture is at the top right of the shoulder$

Broken collar bone, X-ray
Broken collar bone. Coloured frontal X-ray of a patient with a fractured left collar bone (clavicle). The fracture is at the top right of the shoulder

$Fractured Collection: Pinned ankle fracture, two views, X-ray$

Pinned ankle fracture, two views, X-ray
Pinned ankle fracture. Coloured X-rays showing two views of a pinned ankle fracture in an elderly woman. The ankle is seen from the side at left, and from the front at right

$Fractured Collection: Pinned finger fracture, X-ray$

Pinned finger fracture, X-ray
Pinned broken finger. Coloured X-ray of a pinned fracture (red area) of the index finger. Five metal pins (dark brown) are holding the bone (the first phalanx)

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"Fractured: A Visual Journey of Broken Bones and Historical Moments" The X-ray reveals a broken wrist bone, a painful reminder of an unfortunate accident. Osteoporotic bone captured under SEM, showcasing the fragility that comes with age. An X-ray unveils a fractured ankle, highlighting the resilience needed for recovery. Lisfranc fracture caught on X-ray, reminding us of the intricate nature of foot injuries. Double fracture to the leg exposed by an X-ray, emphasizing the challenges faced in rehabilitation. The jawbone's fracture depicted through an X-ray image, illustrating both physical and emotional pain endured. A plaster cast encases a broken arm as seen in the X-ray, symbolizing healing and protection. Pinned broken leg showcased as medical intervention aids in mending shattered bones. "The Conquest of the Air, " painted in 1913 on canvas, reminds us that even great achievements can be marred by fractures within society itself. Bovie tool used to cut through retincaculum and clean up femur after Displaced patellar knee injury highlights modern medical advancements aiding recovery from fractures. Boy scouts exploring Cairo amidst ancient wonders signify youthful adventures despite potential risks like fractures along their journey Blitz aftermath captured on Standish Road in Hammersmith during WW2 serves as a stark reminder that war brings not only destruction but also countless fractures to lives and communities. In this captivating collection of images ranging from medical scans to historical moments, "Fractured" explores both literal and metaphorical breaks - from bones needing healing to societies torn apart by conflict or age-old divisions.