Cavities Collection

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Human skull
Skull. Computer artwork of a healthy human skull seen from the front. The bones of the cranium (upper centre) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Childs brain, MRI scan
Childs brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an coronal (vertical) section through the head and brain of a healthy 3-year-old child, passing through the ears

Cavities of the Brain, from Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus
884589 Cavities of the Brain, from Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus, published in Basel, 1506 (woodcut) by German School

An eroded cliff-face at Elgol in Skye, Scotland
An eroded sandstone cliff-face at Elgol. This coastal village is in Skye in the Highland Region of Scotland

Little Owl (Athene noctua) juvenile, with eyes closed, perched beside nest cavity on tree in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, June

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult and two juveniles, perched at nest cavity on tree in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, June

Little Owl (Athene noctua) three young, one yawning, perched at nesthole entrance in early morning, Oxfordshire, England, June

Little Owl (Athene noctua) juvenile, yawning, perched beside nest cavity on tree in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, June

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) ancient tree, close-up of trunk with cavity, Inchmahome Priory, Inchmahome, Lake of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland, July

Dental plaque, artwork
Dental plaque, computer artwork

Bacterial biofilm enzyme F006 / 9658
Bacterial biofilm enzyme. Molecular model of the enzyme glucansucrase from the bacterium Streptococcus mutans. This enzyme is used to form bacterial biofilms on teeth that cause dental caries

Breathing and body temperature, artwork C013 / 5938
Breathing and body temperature. Computer artwork showing how breathing through the nose helps to regulate body temperature

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) three chicks, calling for parent arrival, at nest entrance in sandstone barn, Sussex, England, July

Brain Cavities 18th C
Anatomy of the human body : the cavities of the brain and the cerebellum according to Tarin in Adversaria anatomica. Date: Circa 1760

Glacier waterfall flowing over eroded rocks inside mountain, Trummelbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, june

Spongy bone, SEM
Spongy bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human spongy (cancellous) bone from the shaft of a long bone. Found inside bones, below a dense shell of hard compact bone

Lung lesions, X-ray
Lung lesion. Coloured frontal chest X-ray of a woman with Wegeners granulomatosis, showing cavitating (cavity forming) lesions (yellow) in the lungs

Lung lesions, CT scan
Lung lesion. Coloured frontal computed tomography (CT) scan of a woman with Wegeners granulomatosis, showing cavitating (cavity forming) lesions (left, orange) in the lungs (black)

Noses, artwork

Skull, CT scan
Human skull, coloured computed tomography (CT) scan. At top is the rounded cranium which houses the brain. The orbits (eye sockets) and nasal cavity (white) are seen

Loss of lung tissue, X-ray
Lung cavities. Coloured chest X-ray showing large cavities (dark red) in the lungs of a patient in a case of Wegeners granulomatosis

Disarticulated skull, computer artwork
Skull. Computer artwork of a view of a disarticulated human skull. An adult skull is normally made up of 22 bones and can be subdivided into two parts: the cranium and the mandible (lower jaw bone)

Skull, computer artwork
Skull. Computer artwork of an opaque view of a human skull. An adult skull is normally made up of 22 bones and can be subdivided into two parts: the cranium and the mandible (lower jaw bone)

Tooth decay, artwork

Sweet pea stem, light micrograph
Sweet pea stem. Light micrograph of a section through the hollow stem of a sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) plant, showing a ring of vascular bundles

Helicotrema cochlear structure, diagram
Helicotrema cochlear structure. Diagram of a cross-section through the cochlea (an organ found in the inner ear), showing the helicotrema

Ovarian follicle, light micrograph
Ovarian follicle. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a mammalian ovary, the reproductive structure that produces the female sex cells (ova)

Nasal cavity and sinuses, artwork
Nasal cavity and sinuses. Computer artwork of a coronal section through the face at the nose to show the nasal cavity and sinuses

Buttercup root, light micrograph
Buttercup root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the root of a buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) plant. At centre is the vascular bundle, comprising xylem (red) and phloem (blue) tissues

Volcanic rock cavities. The deep holes in this granitic boulder, called Tafoni, are are formed when granular rock such as basalt or sandstone is eroded by the sea. Photographed in Corsica, France

Connections
Abstract by Raymond Sheppard entitled Connections, showing a complicated organic structure with interconnecting matter passing through cavities

Close detail of blue iceberg full of holes and cavities. Near Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Close white iceberg with penguins on top, and eroded blue iceberg behind. Nearing Antarctic Peninsula
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Detail of blue iceberg full of holes and cavities. Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
David Day / SplashdownDirect

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"Cavities: Exploring the Intricacies of Skull Anatomy" In Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "Skull anatomy, " he meticulously depicted the intricate structure of the human skull. This artwork serves as a window into our understanding within this bony framework. Through advanced medical imaging techniques like MRI scans, we can delve deeper into the mysteries hidden within a child's brain. These images reveal the delicate network of neural pathways and highlight various cavities that play crucial roles in cognitive development. Albertus Magnus' "Cavities of the Brain" from Philosophia Naturalis further expands our knowledge by illustrating these enigmatic spaces within our most vital organ, and is through these cavities that cerebrospinal fluid flows, protecting and nourishing our brains. But they can not limited to just the brain; they also exist elsewhere in our bodies. Sinuses or cavities found in our skulls, humerus, and vertebrae serve essential functions such as reducing weight and providing resonance for sound production. Nature too presents us with captivating cavities. The eroded cliff-face at Elgol in Skye, Scotland showcases nature's sculpting prowess as it carves out hollows over time—a testament to its relentless power. Meanwhile, perched on a tree branch in West Yorkshire, a little owl juvenile seeks refuge inside a nest cavity with closed eyes—finding solace amidst its cozy sanctuary. In Oxfordshire, England during early mornings or even under moonlit skies at nightfall, young owls gather near their nesthole entrance—an enchanting sight that reminds us how creatures find comfort within their own secret havens. Whether exploring anatomical wonders or marveling at nature's creations, these glimpses into different types remind us of both fragility and resilience—the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength that exists all around us.