Foreleg Collection

Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) with forelegs raised, Sitka Sound, Alaska, USA, August

Cricket hearing organ, SEM
Cricket hearing organ. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the hearing organ (tympanum) on the foreleg of a female house cricket (Acheta domestica)

Foundation Deposit: Calfs Foreleg (khepesh), Egypt, New Kingdom? (about 1550-1069 BCE)

Horse and groom, 1740s (oil on canvas)
5938157 Horse and groom, 1740s (oil on canvas) by Seymour, James (1702-52); 30.2x 35.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Studies of the Fore-Quarters and of the Hind-Quarters of a Horse, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of the Fore-Quarters and of the Hind-Quarters of a Horse, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Measured Drawing of the Near Fore-Leg of a Horse, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Measured Drawing of the Near Fore-Leg of a Horse, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Studies of Horses Fore-Legs and Measured Drawings of Horses Heads, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of Horses Fore-Legs and Measured Drawings of Horses Heads, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Detail of base of Sarmatian gold scent bottle with an eagle
Detail of base of Sarmatian gold scent bottle found at Novocherkassk. It depicts an eagle grasping a stag and biting it on the foreleg

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) resting during dry season, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

C Ward. Quex Park Vad Hospital
C Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in the second gallery of the Powell-Cotton Museum. B Ward, in the first gallery, was through the archway on the left of the photograph

Picture No. 11675230
Praying Mantis on branch. Date:

Developing tadpole. Frog (order Anura) larvae, or tadpole, that has already developed all four legs. Magnification: x11, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Beaver beetle leg, SEM
Beaver beetle leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a close-up on the fore-leg of a beaver (Platypsyllus sp.) beetle

Harlequin beetle
Longhorn beetle. View of the upper side of a male harlequin beetle (Acrocinus longimanus), showing its extremely long forelegs. The body of this specimen measures 8cm long

Praying Mantis (Stagmatoptera binotata) adult, close-up of head and forelegs, at night, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

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"From Sea Otters to Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Fascinating World of Forelegs" A playful sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) in Sitka Sound, Alaska, raises its forelegs as if waving hello in August. Get a close-up look at a cricket's intricate hearing organ under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Delve into ancient history with the foundation deposit of a calf's foreleg (khepesh), believed to be from Egypt's New Kingdom era (1550-1069 BCE). Step back in time and admire an exquisite oil on canvas painting from the 1740s depicting a horse and its groom, showcasing their powerful forelegs. Leonardo da Vinci's artistic genius shines through his detailed studies of horse anatomy, including the fore-quarters and hind-quarters of these majestic creatures. Explore da Vinci's measured drawings capturing the grace and strength of horses' near fore-legs during the Renaissance period. Discover more of da Vinci's masterpieces as he meticulously sketches horses' heads alongside studies focusing on their impressive fore-legs. Marvel at the intricate detail found on a Sarmatian gold scent bottle base featuring an eagle perched atop, highlighting its magnificent talons and strong forelegs. Uncover historical artifacts like C Ward's Quex Park Vad Hospital photograph, shedding light on medical practices involving patients' limbs such as arms or legs – including their vital forelimbs. Witness nature at its finest with an Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) resting during Ecuador’s dry season; observe how it relies on its sturdy forelegs for support. Picture No. 11675230 captures the beauty of life unfolding as we witness the development stages of a tadpole growing stronger each day – soon to possess fully formed little froggy forelegs.