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Heart and lungs
Heart and lungs. Historical artwork of the heart (pink) and lungs (red, left and right) seen from behind. Dissection hooks have been used to draw back the lung tissue. Air is drawn into the lungs through the trachea (red, upper centre) that passes down the throat from the mouth. The trachea branches into two bronchi, one for each lung. The heart pumps blood round the body and to the lungs. Blood from the body arrives through the vena cava veins (one at lower right, pink), is pumped to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries (red, partly seen behind the bronchi), returns through the pulmonary veins (pink, centre left and centre right) and is pumped round the body via the aorta (large artery, red, arching behind trachea). The lungs oxygenate the blood
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases a historical artwork of the heart and lungs, providing us with a glimpse into the intricate beauty of our internal anatomy. The image depicts the heart in pink and the lungs in red, as seen from behind. Dissection hooks have been delicately used to draw back the lung tissue, revealing their fascinating structure. At the center of this composition is the trachea, depicted in vibrant red. This vital passageway allows air to be drawn into the lungs from our mouth through inhalation. The trachea then branches off into two bronchi, one for each lung. The heart takes center stage as it pumps life-giving blood throughout our body and to our lungs. Blood arrives from various parts of our body through vena cava veins located at lower right in pink hues. It is then pumped to the lungs via pulmonary arteries (partly visible behind bronchi), where oxygenation occurs before returning through pulmonary veins situated at center left and right in pink shades. Finally, oxygenated blood is propelled throughout our entire system via an arching large artery known as the aorta, depicted boldly in red behind the trachea. This mesmerizing print not only offers insight into human biology but also serves as a testament to centuries-old anatomical knowledge that has shaped medical understanding over time.
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