Dorsal Collection (page 7)

Brachaluteres jacksonianus, southern pygmy leatherjacket
Plate 28 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This is a small compressed fish with no pelvic fins and a prominent dorsal spine

Plate 30 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Lateral and head-on studies of fish annotate: Bigeuer brownii

Priacanthus tayenus, purple-spotted bigeye
Plate 133 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Remora remora, remora
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Epinephelus gattatus, red hind & Euthynnus pelamis, skipjack
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Thyrsites atun, barracuda & Albula vulpes, vulpis
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Acrobates pygmaeus, pygmy glider
Marsupial, Flying Squirrel or Mouse. Drawing 86, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Ornithorhynchus anatinus, duck-billed platypus
Plate 13 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Melanocoetus johnsoni, deep sea angler
Specimen of the deep sea angler (Melanocoetus johnsoni), a small predatory fish which lives in the extreme depths of the ocean

Study of shark
Page 397 by Ulisse Aldrovandi from his De Piscubis et de Cetis, 1638

Plate 98 from Illustrations of Indian Zoology by John Edward
Plate 98 from Illustrations of Indian Zoology, Vol. 2 by John Edward Gray, (1833)

Killer Whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) K Pod, San Juan Islands, Washington, USA

Doris Longwing Red (Heliconius doris) feeding on a flower. Costa Rica

Doris Longwing (Heliconius doris viridis) resting on a plant. Costa Rica

Scarce Bamboo Page (Philaethria dido) resting on a tropical leaf. Costa Rica

Hermanus, South Africa. Some of the legendary Great White Shark diving off the coast of Mosselbaai (Mossel Bay)

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) adult, blow-hole, dorsal fin and back of scarred individual, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Konik Horse, mare, close-up of dorsal stripe, used as habitat management in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis) adult female, dorsal view

Konik Horse, gelding, close-up of dorsal stripe, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, gelding, close-up of dorsal stripe, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Antarctic Minke Whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) adult, surfacing amongst ice floes, Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Head lice, artwork
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), computer artwork. The louse at left has its lower (ventral) side facing upwards and the louse at right has its upper (dorsal) side facing upwards

Young gibbous starlet starfish
Young gibbous starlet (Asterina gibbosa) starfish, light micrograph. The dorsal (top) view (right) shows a blurred central dark mass that is the digestive sacs (pyloric caecae)

Emerging red admiral butterfly. Image 1 of 11. Chrysalis of a red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atlanta) suspended from a stinging nettle leaf

Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) in its web. This species is recognisable by its markings, which often form a white cross across its abdomen

Young gibbous starlet, dorsal view
Young gibbous starlet (Asterina gibbosa) starfish, light micrograph. The outline has two types of protuberances, the short jagged spines and the long rounded tube feet (podia)

Bullhead (Cottus gobio). This species of freshwater fish is nocturnal. It is preyed on by trout. Photographed in the River Taw, Devon, UK

Muscles of the foot, historical artwork. The figure at top left shows the first layer of muscles (red) in the sole of the foot. The skin and fascia (connective tissue) have been removed

Back musculature. Historical artwork of a well- muscled upper body and arm of a human male by the Italian artist, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Muscles of the back, historical artwork. The skin, fascia (connective tissue), and first three layers of muscles have been removed to expose the fourth muscle layer (red) of the back

Scoliosis of the back, contour map. Computer artwork showing a dorsal (back) view of a human back with scoliosis, with contours showing the shape of the surface

Spinal nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Spinal nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a spinal nerve ganglion. This is a node of nerve cells located just outside the spinal cord at the point where it is joined by

Foot bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of foot bones (yellow) and ligaments (pale blue). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Shoulder bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of shoulder bones (yellow) and ligaments (white). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Arthritis of the spine, X-ray

Shark, artwork. Sharks are predatory fish that first evolved in the Palaeozoic Era (245-570 million years ago), and now dominant present-day seas

Common house fly (Musca domestica)

Inostrancevia, artwork. This large mammal-like reptile lived 250 million years ago in present day Russia. It grew up to 4.3 metres in length

Female lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). This tick is found through the southeast and south-central United States. It is the vector for the spirochete bacteria Borrelia lonestari

Male yellow dog tick (Amblyomma aureolatum). This tick is the vector for the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii in Brazil. Rickettsia rickettsii, causes the often fatal Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)

Treefrog (Osteocephalus mutabor). This toad is also known as the South American common toad. Specimen collected from the Rio Bigal Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Crested forest toad (Rhinella margaritifer). This toad is also known as the South American common toad. Specimen collected from the Rio Bigal Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Echinoderm anatomy, artwork
Echinoderm anatomy. Computer artwork showing the body structure and main organs of a typical echinoderm, such as a starfish

Annelid worm anatomy. Computer artwork showing the internal anatomy of 3 segments (metameres) from an annelid (segmented) worms body

Shoulder pain, conceptual artwork
Shoulder pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the shoulders. The bones (white) of the upper torso and neck are shown within an outline (blue)

Dolphins swimming in Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Tobermory Bay - home of Balamory TV show
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"Dorsal: Exploring the Fascinating World of Backs and Beyond" Dive into the depths of the ocean with an illustrated side view of an Oarfish, showcasing its stunning silvery body and a vibrant red dorsal fin that stretches along its entire length. Witness the graceful elegance of marine life as a shark and stingray glide through the water, their powerful dorsal fins propelling them forward. Conceptual artwork portrays lower back pain, reminding us of the importance of maintaining a strong and healthy dorsal region for overall well-being. Discover how upper back pain can affect our daily lives through thought-provoking conceptual artwork that sheds light on this common ailment. Delve into anatomy with an engraving showcasing the intricate bones of the left hand's dorsal surface, highlighting their role in dexterity and movement. Embark on a breathtaking journey in Alaska's Inside Passage as a Humpback Whale majestically dives alongside Disney Cruise Line, displaying its impressive dorsal fin. Arsenal footballer Alec James demonstrates his dedication to fitness by hitting the gym, focusing on strengthening his powerful dorsal muscles for peak performance on the field. Explore traditional Chinese medicine with a detailed acupuncture model illustrating various points along the body's meridians, including those related to relieving dorsal discomfort. Uncover aviation history with Douglas C-54P 50851 aircraft featuring its distinctive silhouette highlighted by its prominent dorsal structure. Raise awareness about endangered species like King Swallowtail and Jamaican Kite butterflies whose delicate wings showcase beautiful patterns accentuated by their striking dorsals. Marvel at nature's wonders as Imperial Moth, Gray-banded Zale, and Black Zale butterflies flaunt their unique markings enhanced by their elegant dorsals.