Biomechanics Collection

Mechanics of respiration, diagram
Mechanics of respiration. Cutaway diagrams showing the mechanics of breathing in (left) and breathing out (right). Arrows show: the movement of air in and out of the nose

Running skeleton in body, artwork
Running skeleton inside an outline of the body, computer artwork

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

Namaqua chameleon catching prey
Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching prey with its unfurled tongue. This tongue extends out extremely rapidly in just a few fractions of a second

Housefly foot, SEM
Housefly foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a housefly (Musca domestica). The two claws are used to grip rough surfaces

Gecko foot, SEM
Gecko foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a geckos foot (Tarentola mauritanica). The foot is covered with ridges and microscopic hairs

Fist clenching movement, artwork C016 / 6795
Fist clenching movement. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the fingers during flexion to form a fist

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6793
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Cicada noise mechanism, diagram C018 / 0296
Cicada noise mechanism, diagram. Cicadas are insects forming the family Cicadidae. Male cicadas produce a rhythmic mating calls, a loud clicking sound from stridulatory organs on their abdomen

Larynx anatomy, artwork
Larynx anatomy. Artwork of the anatomy of the human larynx (voicebox) showing the production of vocal sounds (yellow arrows)

Retinal implant, artwork
Retinal implant. Computer artwork of a biomedical chip (square, centre right) implanted just under the surface of the retina in a human eye

Fruit fly foot, SEM
Fruit fly foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). The two claws are used to grip rough surfaces

Biomechanics lab
MODEL RELEASED. Biomechanics lab. Cameras mounted around the lab will record the athletes movements

Sports science researchers
MODEL RELEASED. Sports science researchers

Biomechanics research. This image is created from cameras monitoring an athletes movements

Performance testing
MODEL RELEASED. Performance testing. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his performance and oxygen consumption are measured

Sports science researcher
MODEL RELEASED. Sports science researcher

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C014 / 2071
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a man performing a back-flip or back handspring

Inversion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6802
Inversion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from above, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when inverting the foot

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6790
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Bone structure, artwork C016 / 7504
Bone structure. Computer artwork showing bone trabeculae. Trabeculae are the bars of bone that form a honeycombed hollow network, and make up the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6789
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6791
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6794
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6792
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6816
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Inversion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6801
Inversion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from above, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when inverting the foot

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6803
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Bone structure, artwork C016 / 7545
Bone structure. Computer artwork showing bone trabeculae. Trabeculae are the bars of bone that form a honeycombed hollow network, and make up the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Garden snail climbing on glass
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing on glass. The snails foot (the underside gripping area) and mouth are pressed to the surface of the glass

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4563
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a race horse harnessed to a sulky (racing cart) and demonstrating a trotting gait

Muybridge motion study, 1907 C016 / 4564
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing a nude woman pouring a basin of water over herself. These photographs were obtained by English photographer Eadweard J

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4562
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of an athlete carrying out a walking leap over a hurdle

Chickens egg outer shell detail, SEM
Chickens egg outer shell detail, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the growing embryo inside

Broken egg shell, SEM
Broken egg shell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the embryo inside

Egg shell membrane, SEM
Egg shell membrane, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Broken egg shell, showing details of the membrane (across bottom) that is on the inside of the shell wall

Bat sonar
Bat echolocation system, computer artwork. The yellow circles show the series of high-pitched sounds that many bats emit to help them navigate when flying at night

Mechanics of swallowing, diagram
Mechanics of swallowing. Cutaway diagrams showing the process of swallowing. At left the mouthful of food (the bolus, green) is being pushed to the back of the mouth by the tongue

Gecko robot foot
Synthetic gecko toes. Toes from a robot foot designed to mimic (biomimetics) the foot of a gecko. The robot foot is made of a dry adhesive polymer

SpinybotII climbing robot, scaling a wall. This robot has been designed to mimic (biomimetics) the climbing ability of insects and spiders

Sprawlita cockroach robot, running outdoors. Sprawlita is a hexapod (six-legged) robot that mimics (biomimetics) the running ability of cockroaches

Human backbone, artwork
Human backbone, skull and pelvis. Computer artwork of the spine (the backbone or spinal column), seen from an oblique sideways angle, with the front of the spine at left, the skull at top

Bone trabeculae, artwork. The trabeculae are the bars of bone forming a honeycombed hollow network. This is the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Arthropod locomotion, artwork
Arthropod locomotion. Artwork of a cockroach (top) and centipede (bottom) walking. Multi-legged animals walk with an alternating tripod gait

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Movement: Exploring the Fascinating World of Biomechanics" Running skeleton in body, artwork: Unveiling the hidden mechanics behind our every step - a captivating glimpse into biomechanics. Mechanics of respiration, diagram: Breathing life into understanding: Delving deep into the intricate workings of our respiratory system through biomechanical analysis. Leg muscles in running, artwork: Muscles in motion: A visual exploration of how our legs power us forward during running, courtesy of biomechanics. Namaqua chameleon catching prey: Nature's precision engineering at play: Witnessing the remarkable hunting techniques of a Namaqua chameleon through a biomechanical lens. Housefly foot, SEM: The tiny wonders beneath our feet: Examining the extraordinary structure and gripping abilities found on a housefly's foot using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Gecko foot, SEM: Adhesive mastery revealed: Unraveling the secrets behind geckos' incredible climbing abilities with high-resolution SEM imaging and biomechanical insights. Bat sonar: Echolocation demystified: Peering into how bats navigate their surroundings using sound waves – an awe-inspiring example of nature-inspired biomechanics. Fist clenching movement, artwork C016 / 6795: From strength to dexterity - Understanding the complex movements involved in clenching your fist through artistic representation and biophysical analysis. Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6793: A tale told by fingers - Illuminating the intricacies behind little and ring finger flexion via stunning artistry combined with detailed biomechanical research. Cicada noise mechanism, diagram C018 / 0296: Unmasking nature's orchestra conductor - Decoding how cicadas produce their unique sounds with an insightful diagram showcasing the biomechanics behind their noise mechanism.