Ruptured Collection

Damaged knee ligament, artwork
Damaged knee ligament. Computer artwork of the muscle structure of the leg and anatomy of the human knee joint, showing a tear (dark line, centre right) in one of the cruciate ligaments (beige)

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

Ruptured breast implants, MRI
Ruptured breast implants. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of ruptures in both of a womans breast implants (red). These are intracapsular ruptures, the most common type

Slipped disc. Spinal model demonstrating a slipped intervertebral disc. The slipped disc is the small bulge (red, centre), near the base of the spine

Artwork showing acne and rupture of follicle
Acne vulgaris. Artwork showing aspects of acne vulgaris, a skin disorder in which the sebaceous glands in hair follicles become inflamed

Artificial spinal disc, X-ray C016 / 6561
Artificial spinal disc. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a 42 year old woman, showing a prosthetic spinal disc (white) in the lumbar (lower) spine

Artificial spinal disc, X-ray C016 / 6562
Artificial spinal disc. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a 42 year old woman, showing a prosthetic spinal disc (white) in the lumbar (lower) spine

Bruised hand
MODEL RELEASED. Bruised hand. Bruising on a persons hand

Ruptured heart. Gross specimen of a heart that has ruptured in the parietal region (dark blood clots, lower centre, and red region, centre)

Ruptured venule, SEM
Ruptured venule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ruptured venule running through fatty tissue. Stacked red blood cells (rouleaux formation)

Subarachnoid haemorrhage, MRI scan
Subarachnoid haemorrhage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the brain of a patient with a subarachnoid haematoma (light grey, centre left)

Treatment of achilles tendon rupture
Treatment of injury of the achilles tendon. 18th century illustrations mainly concerned with treatment of a ruptured achilles tendon

Heart of King George II, engraving
The Kings heart. An engraving of the heart of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland. George II was born in 1683 and ascended the throne in 1727 on the death of his father, George I

Perforated eardrum, artwork
Perforated eardrum. Artwork of a perforated (torn) eardrum (right), or tympanic membrane, and a normal eardrum (left), as seen from the outer ear

Slipped disc, MRI scan
Slipped disc, coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Profile view of the spine of a 59-year-old patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis and a herniated (slipped) disc (red)

Slipped disc, artwork
Slipped disc. Artwork showing a slipped disc (orange) in a womans back. This condition is where one of the intervertebral discs (grey) in the backbone ruptures

Normal and slipped disc, artwork
Normal and slipped disc. Artwork showing a normal (top) and slipped (bottom) disc in the backbone, seen from above. The rear of the backbone (with protruding processes)

Chlamydia, SEM
Chlamydia. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of chlamydia (Chlamydia sp.) bacteria (green, spherical, centre) in a ruptured cell

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"From physical pain to emotional turmoil, the concept of 'ruptured' unveils a world of vulnerability and resilience. A damaged knee ligament or a ruptured Achilles tendon may leave us physically impaired, but it is through art that we find solace. In an intricate artwork depicting these injuries, the human body becomes a canvas for both suffering and healing. Moving beyond limbs, even breast implants can face unexpected challenges as they rupture – captured vividly in an MRI image. Meanwhile, a slipped disc reminds us of the delicate balance within our spines; one wrong move can lead to excruciating pain. In times of war, devastation takes on new forms. A torpedo boat struck by a cruiser reveals the destructive power as its spur penetrates deep into the machine room – immortalized in a striking color lithograph. But not all ruptures are visible at first glance. Acne-ridden skin showcases the hidden struggle beneath our surfaces as follicles rupture under pressure. And yet, medical advancements offer hope with artificial spinal discs seen in X-rays – modern marvels that aim to alleviate pain and restore mobility. Amidst this array of physical ailments lies another kind of rupture: that which occurs within our hearts. Whether from loss or heartbreak, emotions surge like tidal waves threatening to overwhelm us completely. Yet amidst these stories of injury and hardship emerges an underlying theme - resilience. From bruised hands to slipped discs repeatedly endured, each instance teaches us strength in adversity. "