Adipose Collection

Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph
Lactating breast tissue. Light micrograph of a section through healthy breast (mammary gland) tissue during lactation. Glandular tissue in the breast has proliferated to produce spaces (alveoli)

Fat cells, TEM
Fat cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through fat (adipose) tissue, consisting of fat-storing cells (adipocytes, green) supported by connective tissue

Distended fat cell, SEM C013 / 5015
Distended fat cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large adipocyte (fat cell, orange) distended by fat droplets (green)

Distended fat cell, SEM C013 / 5013
Distended fat cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large adipocyte (fat cell, blue) distended by fat droplets (purple)

Fat cells, SEM C014 / 0364
Fat cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of adipocytes (fat cells). Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat

Fat cells, SEM C014 / 0363
Fat cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of adipocytes (fat cells). Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat

Fat tissue, artwork
Block of cells in adipose tissue

Fibrolipoma of the spine, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the thoraco-lumbar spine of a 19-month-old patient

Fat tissue, stereoscopic SEM
Fat tissue. Coloured stereoscopic (3D) scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sample of fat tissue, showing fat cells (adipocytes, round) surrounded by fine strands of supportive connective tissue

Fat tissue, SEM C016 / 9754
Fat tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fat cells (adipocytes). Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat

Fat cells, SEM C014 / 0365
Fat cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of adipocytes (fat cells). Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat

Backbone fat deposition C015 / 6053
Backbone fat deposition. Sectioned gross clinical specimen of a vertebra (spinal bone) that displays adiposis (fat deposition, yellow) in the medullary (inner) region

Global obesity pandemic, conceptual image C013 / 9664
Global obesity pandemic, conceptual composite image. The background is a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fat cells (adipocytes)

Fat cells, SEM C013 / 5016
Fat cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of several adipocytes (fat cells). Adipocytes form an insulating layer of fat in the body to store energy

Distended fat cell, SEM C013 / 5014
Distended fat cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large adipocyte (fat cell, brown) distended by fat droplets (green)

Coloured SEM of fat cells in adipose tissue
Fat cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of fat cells (orange), also known as adipocytes, in human adipose connective tissue

SEM of fat cells
Adipose tissue. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of the large fat cells that make up adipose connective tissue. The round cells (green) are known as adipocytes

TEM of fat cells
Adipose tissue. Coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of a section through the large fat cells (adipocytes) that make up adipose connective tissue

False-colour SEM of a fat cell (adipocyte)

Fat cell. Computer artwork of a fat cell (adipocyte). Adipocytes form adipose tissue, which stores energy as an insulating layer of fat

Adipose tissue, SEM
Adipose tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of adipose tissue. The tissue consists of adipocyte cells, whose lipid (fat) contents has been largely removed

Fat cell, SEM
Fat cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an adipocyte (fat cell, large, centre). Surrounding the adipocyte are white blood cells (small, around the edges)

Fat tissue, SEM
Fat tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fat cells (adipocytes, round) surrounded by fine strands of supportive connective tissue

Abdominal fat tissue, SEM
Abdominal fat tissue, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Strands of connective tissue are seen running across the fat cells (adipocytes)

Fat cells, SEM
Fat cells, or adipocytes, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat and the majority of the cells volume is taken up by a large lipid droplet

Leptin molecule. Computer model of a molecule of leptin, a protein produced by white fat cells in adipose tissue. Leptin controls the amount of white adipose tissue that is laid down in the body

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"Adipose: A Closer Look at the Fascinating World of Fat Cells" Lactating breast tissue, captured under a light microscope, reveals the intricate network cells that support milk production. Delving deeper into the world of fat cells, a transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showcases their unique structure and composition. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) unveils the mesmerizing landscape of fat tissue, with its densely packed adipocytes forming a complex web. SEM captures a distended fat cell (C013 / 5015), highlighting how these cells expand to accommodate excess energy storage in our bodies. Another striking SEM image (C013 / 5013) portrays a distended fat cell, emphasizing their ability to enlarge significantly when we consume more calories than needed. Even fish possess an intriguing feature called an adipose fin – as seen in this close-up shot of a Brown Trout in Nottinghamshire's tank – which aids in stability and maneuverability underwater. Returning to microscopic views, SEM provides detailed imagery (C014 / 0364) showcasing clusters of individual fat cells that make up our body's adipose tissue. Continuing from the previous image, another SEM capture (C014 / 0363) zooms closer into these fascinating fat cells, revealing their distinct shapes and sizes. An artistic representation depicts the beauty found within layers of fatty tissues; it serves as a reminder that even though often criticized for appearance or health implications, there is artistry hidden within us all. In medical imaging such as MRI scans, fibrolipoma can be detected within spinal tissues—showcasing how abnormal growths can affect areas rich in adipose content like no other tissue type could achieve on its own. Stereoscopic SEM offers a three-dimensional view into the complexity and organization present within our body's fat tissue, highlighting its vital role in energy storage and insulation.