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NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Media ID 34408987
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Activity Anatomical Ball Biological Body Bones Close Up Detail View Detailed View Game Movement No One Play Radiograph Radiography Serving Skeleton Sports Tennis Racquet X Ray Xray Racquet Serve
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In this X-ray image, we witness an intriguing fusion of sports and anatomy as a skeleton serves a tennis ball with an outstretched racquet. The detail view offers a unique and educational perspective, revealing the complex inner workings of the body during this common yet essential motion in the sport of tennis. The skeleton, devoid of soft tissue, holds a tennis racquet with an open palm, fingers curled around the handle. The racquet's strings are visible, suspended in mid-air, as if frozen in time. The skeleton's upper body twists slightly, with the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae aligned to generate maximum power. The scapulae, or shoulder blades, are retracted, and the clavicle and acromion process of the scapula are in contact, forming the serving position. The arm, from the humerus bone down to the hand, is fully extended, with the radius and ulna bones of the forearm pronated, allowing the racquet to face forward. The elbow joint is slightly bent, and the radius and ulna bones are rotated, demonstrating the complex biomechanics involved in generating the serve's power and accuracy. The pelvis and legs remain stable, with the femur bones and hip joints providing the foundation for the upper body's movement. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the biological mechanisms that enable us to engage in physical activities like tennis, highlighting the intricate interplay between bones, muscles, and nerves. This X-ray image, captured by renowned photographer Nick Veasey using radiography techniques, is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the human body in motion. It offers a captivating and educational perspective, inspiring curiosity and appreciation for the intricacies of the human anatomy and the sports we love.
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