Human femoral bone, AFM

Ribcage, Hodgkin lymphoma patient, 3D printed nylon

Brain blood vessels, suspected meningitis, 3D printed nylon

Formation of the inner mass in an early mouse embryo, LM

Rabbit cerebellum

Thigh bones (femora) from Japanese quail, micro-CT

Bluetongue virus core particle

Movie: bone structure of mouse forelimb

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Photomacrograph of the head of a black bee (unknown species). One of two compound eyes and mouthparts are visible as well as two antennae extending out from the top of the bee's head. The bee's stinger (orange) is also visible. Bees are important pollinators and play a crucial role in maintaining our environment, promoting the growth of crops and flowers many of which directly impact on our own health and wellbeing. Width of image is 5 mm.

Black bee (unknown species)

Sculpture of the brain made from layering donated human hair into a mould of a model brain. This hair is from a female donor and retains its natural grey colouring.

"Hair brained" is an English idiomatic phrase used as a derogatory term to explain someone's possibly irrational thought.



The brain measures approximately 18 cm (W) by 17 cm (H) by 18 cm (D).

Hair brain sculpture

Sculpture of the brain made from layering donated human hair into a mould of a model brain. This hair is from a female donor and retains its natural brown auburn colouring.

"Hair brained" is an English idiomatic phrase used as a derogatory term to explain someone's possibly irrational thought.



The brain measures approximately 18 cm (W) by 17 cm (H) by 18 cm (D).

Human ribcage 3D printed in white SLS nylon. In this image, the ribcage is viewed from the front with the vertebrae of the spine clearly visible in the centre. The ribcage belongs to Caroline who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. The 2D data contained in her CT scans were converted into 3D renders by the artist who was then able to export them to a printable format. Original size of artwork is 14h x 13w x 9d cm.

Wellcome Trust photography by Ben Gilbert.

All animals possess unique anatomic variations that help them adapt to their environment. The Grey Parrot Anatomy Project has been established in part to improve upon and create technology that allows the world to study anatomy of any animal. By understanding what is normal, we are better positioned to identify and ultimately treat the abnormal. Discoveries made through the project have already been used on a large variety of animals including humans. 



BriteVu®, a novel contrast agent developed out of the project allows researchers to see vasculature (with the aid of a CT scan) down to the capillary level. A grey parrot head is seen here with vessels highlighted using BriteVu®. One interesting finding has been the tortuous vessels at the base of the head. These vessels have slack to allow the bird to turn its head around without significantly altering blood flow.

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Black bee (unknown species)

Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Ribcage, Hodgkin lymphoma patient, 3D printed nylon

Microvasculature of grey parrot head

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Black bee (unknown species)

Hair brain sculpture

Hair brain sculpture

Ribcage, Hodgkin lymphoma patient, 3D printed nylon

Microvasculature of grey parrot head

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