Sympathetic nerves, lower body

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Sympathetic nerves, lower body

Sympathetic nerves in the lower body. Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human abdomen and chest, showing the origin and route of parts of the sympathetic nervous system. This system is responsible for triggering energy production by the body, especially in emergency situations. Nerves (white) are seen branching out across the body from ganglions near the spine (down left). One function is the ennervation of the heart (top centre). A kidney (centre left, brown), its adrenal gland (yellow), the main body vein (blue) and body artery (red) and the bladder (bottom) are also seen. Artwork from The Nerves of the Human Body (Ed. Jones Quain, London, 1839)

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1839 Abdomen Adrenal Bladder Book Cardiac Drawing Gland Jones Quain Kidney Lateral Nerve Nerves Profile Renal Side Text Book Torso Urinary White Matter Nervous System Neurological Neurology Section Sectioned Sympathetic

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This historical artwork captures the intricate network of sympathetic nerves in the lower body. Dating back to 1839, this illustration provides a detailed side view of a dissected human abdomen and chest, showcasing the origin and route of various parts of the sympathetic nervous system. The white nerves branch out across the body from ganglions near the spine, serving multiple functions including enervating the heart at its center-top position. The illustration also highlights other anatomical structures such as a kidney with its accompanying adrenal gland in yellow, a main body vein in blue, and a body artery in red. Additionally, it showcases the bladder located at the bottom portion. This artwork stems from "The Nerves of Human Body" edited by Jones Quain and published in London. The sympathetic nervous system depicted here plays a vital role in triggering energy production within our bodies, particularly during emergency situations. It is responsible for coordinating various physiological responses required for fight-or-flight reactions. As an invaluable piece of medical history, this drawing serves as both an educational tool and artistic representation that allows us to appreciate how far our understanding of anatomy has come over centuries. Its inclusion within Science Photo Library's collection further emphasizes its significance within scientific literature and research on neurology and human physiology.

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