Winston Ingram Human Organs
Professor Winston Ingram has worked as a scientist, photographer, artist and musician for over fifty years. He is currently retired and resides in London. These images are from his work with human organs. He used multiple microscopy techniques including brightfield, darkfield, polarization and phase contrast. A thermal imaging camera was also used to capture images of some of the samples.
Cartilage
Cartilage is a firm yet flexible connective tissue found throughout the human body. It helps to keep bones moving smoothly in joints and it cushions and absorbs impacts to help prevent bone damage.
Cochlea
The Cochlea is a snail shell shaped structure that is found in the inner ear. It is made up of three canals and plays a vital role in our sense of hearing.
Esophagus
The Esophagus is a mucous membrane lines muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The muscles of the Espophagus contract to push food and fluids to the lower espohageal sphincter which then allows them to enter the stomach.
Sciatic Nerve
The Sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It is composed of five nerve roots that join at the lower portion of the spine. The Sciatic nerve runs down the length of the leg to the heal and sole of the foot.
Skin
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It acts as a protective barrier and has three main layers called the Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneos fat.
Trachea
The Trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that is strenghened with cartilage and passes air into the lungs.
