Medical Collection

Dental implant, illustration
3d illustration of a dental implant in the mandible

First use of anesthesia in surgery, 1846
First public demonstration of surgical anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1846. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustratioin

Normal knees, X-ray
Normal knees. Frontal X-ray of the flexed knees of a 24 year old patient

Anatomy of human brain, inferior view

Anatomy of human knee joint

Facial muscles of the human face (with labels)

Picture No. 10745711
CAT. Tabby cat dressed as nurse Date:

Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Mobile midwifery med01_01_0490
Queen Charlottes Maternity Hospital And Midwifery Training School, Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith And Fulham, Greater London. Midwives leaving the hospital on motorised bicycles carrying analgesia

Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2
Blitz in London -- an ambulance and rescue workers in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE13, where houses were demolished by a parachute bomb, 18 September 1940

RAF Sea King Helicopter about to land on Crinkle Crags in the Lake district to evacuate an injured walker being treated
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Gastric bypass procedure
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Stomach, Biology, Surgery, Weight Loss, Cut Out, White Background, Vertical, Artwork, Color Image, Close Up, Healthcare And Medicine, The Human Body

Superior view of human brain with colored lobes and labels

Medical kit in the Civil War, 1860s
Civil War medical kit used in field situations, Shiloh Battlefield. Photograph

Royal opening of Birmingham General Hospital BL14150_001
BIRMINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL, Steelhouse Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham. Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (formerly Princess Helena)

Normal knee, X-ray
Normal knee. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 44 year old woman

Medical ilustration of an appendix with appendicitis

Trephination evidence in an Inca skull
Inca skull showing evidence of prehistoric trephining or brain surgery in Peru. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Star Anise
PPG-1434 STAR ANISE - close-up of seeds China Illicium verum This spice is the source of Shikimic acid from which the drug Tamiflu is made

Hands, X-ray

Normal skull, X-ray
Normal skull. Coloured X-ray of the head of a 28 year old patient

Bristol Maternity Hospital, 1970s

Fundraising funfair med01_01_0493
Soho Square Gardens, Westminster, Greater London. Nurses waving from the merry-go-round at The Soho Fair and Market. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in July 1939

A ward in Preston Hospital, North Shields, Tyne and Wear. 19th August 1974

Operating theatre med01_01_0379
St Michaels Orthopaedic Hospital, Marine Parade East, Clacton On Sea, Tendring, Essex. A view of the operating theatre. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in May 1939

Human foot anatomy showing skin, veins, arteries, muscles and bones
Human foot anatomy showing skin, veins, arteries, muscles, and bones, cutaway view

Housesteads Roman Fort J000120
HADRIANs WALL, HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT (VERCOVICIUM) Reconstruction drawing of the Hospital in the 2nd century AD by Philip Corke. hadrian

Picture No. 11675613
Dark Field Light Micrograph: Scabies Mite. Date:

Anatomy of the bronchus and bronchial tubes
Digital illustration showing the structure of the bronchus and bronchial tubes. These pathways carry air into the lungs and carbon dioxide out

USA, Nevada, Las Vegas. View of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Credit as: Gilles Delisle / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Smallpox treatment document, New England, 1677
" A Brief Rule, " a printed guide to the treatment of smallpox, or measles, in New England, 1677. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Medical College For Women Women Woman Dissecting
A student dissecting a leg at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA. After an illustration from an 1870 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated

British actor John Thaw in January 1987, appearing in the Sherlock Holmes TV film " The Sign of Four" where he plays treasure smuggler Jonathan Small, pictured here with co-star Tonga

Ambulancemen relax, knowing that the next call-out could be at any moment, at Willington Quay Maternity Hospital

Picture No. 11676149
Girl Head x-ray and silhouette double exposure Date:

Microscopic view of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV causes respiratory tract infection of the lungs and breathing passages

Great Northern Central Hospital 1888 BL08708
GREAT NORTHERN CENTRAL HOSPITAL, Holloway Road, London. Interior view of the number 2 Male Ward showing nursing staff and patients. Photographed by Bedford Lemere, 11th June 1888

FA Cup Quarter Final match at Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers 2 v Liverpool 2. Referee Brian Hill receives some medical attention from Liverpool trainer Roy Evans. 11th March 1990

A mother holding a baby at Carter Bequest hospital. Circa 1973

A nurse holding a baby at Carter Bequest hospital. Circa 1973

Medical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Medical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information

Harley Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Harley Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The human body with superimposed colored plates by Julien Bougle
The human body with superimposed colored plates, by Julien Bougle, circa 1899

Conceptual image of human skull and spinal cord

Human fetus inside amniotic sac

Embryo development 24-36 hours after fertilization

Microscopic view of chlamydia. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium

A male Florida panther is treed by specialized dogs near the Seminole Indian Reservation

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"Exploring the Marvels of Medicine: From Normal Knees to Anesthesia and Ambulances" Delving into the intricacies of our body, let's start with a glimpse at normal knees through an X-ray lens. Journeying further, we uncover the fascinating anatomy of the human brain from an inferior view - unlocking its mysteries one lobe at a time. Rewinding history to 1846, witness a groundbreaking moment as anesthesia is first introduced in surgery, forever transforming medical practices. Zooming in on facial muscles like never before, discover their intricate workings that shape expressions and emotions on every human face (with labels for easy understanding). Shifting focus to another joint marvel, explore the anatomy of the knee joint - a complex structure enabling us to walk, run, and jump effortlessly. Picture No. 10745711 captures a poignant scene during London's Blitz in World War II - showcasing an ambulance stationed at Ladywell in Lewisham amidst chaos and resilience. Travel back in time with med01_01_0490 as mobile midwifery takes center stage - highlighting how healthcare reaches those who need it most even during challenging circumstances. Ascending towards knowledge, gaze upon a superior view of the human brain adorned with colored lobes and labels - unraveling its functions layer by layer. Returning to knees once more but this time through an X-ray prism again; marvel at what lies beneath our skin when everything seems perfectly normal on the surface. Shifting perspectives yet again, delve into lateral views of human brain anatomy - unveiling its complexity while appreciating its role as command central for all bodily functions. Stepping into history's footsteps reveals glimpses from Civil War times; behold a medical kit from the 1860s that served as lifelines amid chaos and suffering on battlefields.