The anterior and interior surfaces of the sphenoid bone, as illustrated by H.V. Carter for Gray’s Anatomy.

This is one of my absolute favorite Gray’s Anatomy illustrations. 

scinerds:

Thanks to Stanford University’s aptly named Clarity, scientists are now able to scan the brain for unobstructed views of neurons and their connections. In this scan, aided by a green fluorescent protein, one is able to see the axonal and dendritic branches of neurons within the hippocampus.

astrotastic:

ops, you got us!

I’m sold, sorry, guys, about all of my previous posts about evolution. I now deny that it could have ever happened. Why are we teaching these lies in school? Creationism all the way!!

watch the video though, it’ll either make you laugh or vomit

I would like to introduce you to your vocal folds, which are more commonly known as your vocal chords. Seen here, starting at a low pitch and raising to a high pitch.

As labeled by Gray’s Anatomy:
 

You can also see these vocal chords in action, as they sing the first few measures of the Star Spangled Banner!

withoutchemicals:

From Liara, the model shown above, as shot by Julian Holtom:

As an artist my aim is to portray beauty in its imperfect form that can evoke new meaning to the beholder’s eyes. My work is dedicated to the Burn survivor community around the world; not only to represent all other burn survivors but to encourage and inspire greater self esteem. To prove scars are not something to be ashamed of but they can become one’s identity, they should never obscure a person’s perception of themselves nor hinder them from living life to the full. It is possible to overcome the emotional turmoil that comes with scars and that is our aim. There are organisations in support of burn survivors; such as the Katie Piper foundation, Phoenix Burns Society , Burn Victim Survivors group on Facebook and Burn survivors through the world whom I represent for example.

I think she is absolutely breathtaking

Brains as Clear as Jello for Scientists to Explore

Scientists at Stanford University reported on Wednesday that they have made a whole mouse brain, and part of a human brain, transparent so that networks of neurons that receive and send information can be highlighted in stunning color and viewed in all their three-dimensional complexity without slicing up the organ.

Even more important, experts say, is that unlike earlier methods for making the tissue of brains and other organs transparent, the new process, called Clarity by its inventors, preserves the biochemistry of the brain so well that researchers can test it over and over again with chemicals that highlight specific structures and provide clues to past activity. The researchers say this process may help uncover the physical underpinnings of devastating mental disorders like schizophrenia, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and others.

The image above shows a mouse brain was made transparent through this process and later dyed.

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compendium-of-beasts:

Die Entwickelung des Hühner-eies. (the development of a chicken) (1886-1887)

via NYPL

cyanobacteria:

[Image: A rabbit skeleton that has various bones labelled.]

From: Biology: an introductory study for use in colleges by Herbert W. Conn

The Nuss Procedure is a corrective surgery for a disorder called Pectus Excavatum, in which a patient’s breastbone is sunken into the chest, possibly interfering with the functioning of the heart and lungs, in addition to creating a visual “dent” in the chest.

Developed by Dr. Donald Nuss of Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk, VA, this procedure inserts a curved metal bar underneath the sternum, for a period of about two to four years, to reposition the bones. 

Side Note/inspiration for this post: I have known two people to have gone through this surgery, including my brother, and due to our location, they both were patients of Dr. Nuss himself.  (And, no, my brother had no trouble going through airport security, but we had a doctor’s note just in case!)