Colour artwork of abdominal & thoracic nerves

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Colour artwork of abdominal & thoracic nerves

Abdominal & thoracic nerves. Computer-enhanced artwork of organs in the human abdomen and thorax with their supply of nerves and blood vessels. At centre is the heart with its surface coronary blood vessels. White autonomic nerves are seen above the heart. At lower centre the kidneys are seen with a network of nerve fibres running between them. The blue blood vessel seen running up and down the body is the vena cava, which drains blood from the body and leads it to the heart. Nerve fibres lead information to the brain which acts as a central processing unit to control the bodys responses. Drawing by the Italian anatomist Paolo Mascagni (1755-1815)

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Abdomen Kidney Mascagni Nerve Nerves Nervous System Thorax Vena Cava Nervous System

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a mesmerizing blend of art and science, depicting the intricate network of nerves and blood vessels within the human abdomen and thorax. Created by the renowned Italian anatomist Paolo Mascagni, this computer-enhanced artwork brings to life the hidden wonders of our internal anatomy. At the center of this masterpiece lies the heart, pulsating with life as its surface coronary blood vessels are beautifully illustrated. Above it, delicate white autonomic nerves create an ethereal web, symbolizing their crucial role in regulating bodily functions. Moving downwards, we encounter a fascinating sight - the kidneys adorned with a complex network of nerve fibers that interconnect them. These fibers serve as messengers carrying vital information to and from these essential organs. A striking blue blood vessel gracefully runs along the length of the body - none other than the vena cava. This major vein dutifully drains deoxygenated blood from various parts of our body back to where it belongs: our beating heart. As we marvel at this artwork's intricacy, let us not forget its deeper significance. The nerve fibers depicted here play a pivotal role in transmitting information to our brain - acting as conduits for communication between different regions within our central processing unit. It is through this remarkable system that our bodies respond and adapt to countless stimuli encountered throughout life's journey. With each glance at this extraordinary illustration, we are reminded of both nature's complexity and humanity's ceaseless quest for understanding ourselves on every level imaginable.

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