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This human anatomy ClipArt gallery offers 265 illustrations of the central nervous system, including external and dissected views of the brain and spinal cord.

Diagram of the spinal cord and its fissure. The figure to the left is a ventral aspect and the figure on the right is a dorsal view.

Ventral and Dorsal Views of the Spinal Cord

Diagram of the spinal cord and its fissure. The figure to the left is a ventral aspect and the figure…

Different views of a portion of the spinal cord from the cervical region, with the roots of the nerves. A, the anterior surface of the specimen is shown; the anterior nerve root of its right side being divided. B, a view of the right side. C, the upper surface. D, the nerve roots and ganglion are shown from below. Labels: 1, The anterior median fissure; 2, posterior median fissure; 3, anterior lateral depression, over which the anterior nerve roots are seen to spread; 4, posterior lateral groove, into which the posterior roots are seen to sink; 5, anterior roots passing the ganglion; 5', the anterior root divided; 6, the posterior roots, the fibers of which pass into the ganglion 6'; 7, the united or compound nerve; 7', the posterior primary branch, seen is A and D to be derived in part from the anterior and in part from the posterior root.

Views of a Spinal Cord

Different views of a portion of the spinal cord from the cervical region, with the roots of the nerves.…

Transverse section through the white matter of the cord, as seen through the microscope.

White Matter of Spinal Cord

Transverse section through the white matter of the cord, as seen through the microscope.

The spinal marrow. Labels: a, Spinal marrow. b, Fibers of sensation. c, Fibers of motion. e, Nerve.

Spinal Marrow

The spinal marrow. Labels: a, Spinal marrow. b, Fibers of sensation. c, Fibers of motion. e, Nerve.

View of the course of the front columns of the spinal marrow terminating in the hemispheric ganglions of the brain.

Course of the Spinal Marrow

View of the course of the front columns of the spinal marrow terminating in the hemispheric ganglions…

Scheme of the distribution of a typical spinal nerve.

Spinal Nerve

Scheme of the distribution of a typical spinal nerve.

A spinal nerve. Labels: P, posterior root of a spinal nerve; G, ganglion; A, anterior root; S, spinal nerve. The white portion of the figure represents the white fibers; and the dark, the gray.

Spinal Nerve

A spinal nerve. Labels: P, posterior root of a spinal nerve; G, ganglion; A, anterior root; S, spinal…

Diagram showing anatomy of the spinal nerve roots and adjacent parts. Labels: G., gray matter of the spinal cord; W., white matter of the same; D.H., dorsal horn of gray matter; V.H., ventral horn of gray matter; D.R., dorsal root of spinal nerve; Sp.G., spinal ganglion; V.R., ventral root of the spinal nerve; Sp. N., spinal nerve; Rc., communicating branch (ramus communicans); S.G., sympathetic ganglion.

Spinal Nerve Roots

Diagram showing anatomy of the spinal nerve roots and adjacent parts. Labels: G., gray matter of the…

Plan of a constitution of a spinal nerve.

Constitution of a Spinal Nerve

Plan of a constitution of a spinal nerve.

Formation of a spinal nerve.

Formation of a Spinal Nerve

Formation of a spinal nerve.

Illustrating the functions of the spinal nerves. Divided at a. -- Irritated at 1: pain. Irritated at 2: muscular contraction. Nerve trunks transmit stimuli which give rise to sensation, as, for example, sensations of pain (sensory stimuli).

Spinal Nerves

Illustrating the functions of the spinal nerves. Divided at a. -- Irritated at 1: pain. Irritated at…

The spinal nerves.

The Spinal Nerves

The spinal nerves.

Diagrammatic representation of the roots and ganglia of the spinal nerves, showing their position in relation to the spinal column. The nerves are shown as thick black lines on the left side.

Spinal Nerves

Diagrammatic representation of the roots and ganglia of the spinal nerves, showing their position in…

Illustrating the functions of the roots of the spinal nerves. Labels: a, ventral root; p, dorsal root. Divided at a. -- Irritated at 1: no result. Irritated at 2: contraction of muscles supplied with fibers from the root. Divided at p. -- Irritated at 3: no result. Irritated at 4: pain produced.

Roots of Spinal Nerves

Illustrating the functions of the roots of the spinal nerves. Labels: a, ventral root; p, dorsal root.…

"The spine, sawn in two lengthwise, showing the spinal canal and the holes between the vertebrae, where nerves and blood-vessels pass out." — Tracy, 1888

Spine

"The spine, sawn in two lengthwise, showing the spinal canal and the holes between the vertebrae, where…

Diagram on frozen section, showing relations of bodies and spines of vertebrae to levels at which spinal nerves escape from vertebral canal.

Spine

Diagram on frozen section, showing relations of bodies and spines of vertebrae to levels at which spinal…

Two sections through the tegmentum of the pons at its upper part, close to the mesencephalon. A is at a slightly lower level than B.

Section Through Tegmentum

Two sections through the tegmentum of the pons at its upper part, close to the mesencephalon. A is at…

Oblique frontal section through thalamus and anterior commissure.

Frontal Section Through Thalamus

Oblique frontal section through thalamus and anterior commissure.

Dissection, to show the fornix and the posterior and descending cornua of the lateral ventricle of the left side.

Dissection to Show Ventricle and Fornix

Dissection, to show the fornix and the posterior and descending cornua of the lateral ventricle of the…

Dissection, to show the posterior and descending cornua of the lateral ventricle. Labels: B.G., Giacomini's band; F.D., gyrus dentatus; F, fimbria; H.C., hippocampal convolution.

Dissection to Show Ventricle

Dissection, to show the posterior and descending cornua of the lateral ventricle. Labels: B.G., Giacomini's…

Cast of the ventricles of the brain. Labels" R.SP., recessus suprapinealis; R.P., recessus pinealis inferius; A.S., aqueduct of Sylvius; F.M., foramen of Monro.

Ventricles of the Brain

Cast of the ventricles of the brain. Labels" R.SP., recessus suprapinealis; R.P., recessus pinealis…

Drawing taken from a cast of the ventricular system of the brain, as seen from above. Vent. III, Third ventricle. Vent. IV, Fourth Ventricle. R.SP., recessus suprapinealis.

Ventricles of the Brain

Drawing taken from a cast of the ventricular system of the brain, as seen from above. Vent. III, Third…

Scheme showing relations of the ventricles to the surface of the brain.

Relations of the Ventricles to the Surface of the Brain

Scheme showing relations of the ventricles to the surface of the brain.

Coronal section through the frontal lobes and the anterior horns of the lateral ventricles.

Section Through Lateral Ventricles

Coronal section through the frontal lobes and the anterior horns of the lateral ventricles.

A section of a human vertebra, showing structure.

Section of Vertebra

A section of a human vertebra, showing structure.