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08-MAY-2004

Foramina
by johnebones

Foramen = Opening


The highlighted openings (sacral foramina)
are where nerve roots exit the spine to supply the lower body and legs with sensation and motor control.
The coccyx (tailbone) has been reinforced with crossed steel wires.

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Sony Forums Challenges19-May-2004 04:56
John, this is wonderfully lit. The shapes and lines are punctuated while the overall feeling is soft and glowing. -Michael Puff
Guest 18-May-2004 08:36
I like the "medical" take on the opening topic. Great capture. the background is soooo milky smooth. nice job.
Sony Forums Challenges18-May-2004 02:13
I really like the lighting on this image. Nicely done doc! --Mike Ezell
Deb Kees15-May-2004 13:00
Ah, so there IS a doctor in the house! Wonderfully creative and beautifully executed, John. I enjoy viewing your work.---Deb
Sony Forums Challenges14-May-2004 20:11
Cool shot, and great idea for the challenge John. Melanie (mlynn)
johnebones14-May-2004 16:29
Thanks for your comments ! Katherine, the openings look sharp, but fortunately the nerves are pretty well padded as they leave the spine. Cheryl, I'm a 'sawbones'(orthopaedic surgeon)and I build these models from surplus (used) surgical implants. Andy, I actually removed L2 and L5, so its pretty close. -john
Guest 14-May-2004 02:03
if you remove L4/L5 then that could be my back, doc ;-) well done, i really like it! -- andy
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 20:32
Interesting subject, nicely enhanced by the lighting and presentation. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 00:31
John, make no bones about it :), you sure come up with some very interesting images using your favorite subjects. This one has really nice lighting that accentuates the foramina...nice clarity too. Good idea. MFC
Katherine Stanback's Photos11-May-2004 14:18
Really cool image! It's interesting to wonder how all this complexity evolved. Those little openings don't look smooth enough - like they might cut the nerves going through there.
Sony Forums Challenges10-May-2004 23:11
LOL what the heck kind of work do you do boy? lol. KEWL! Nice detail!
Cherylm
Sony Forums Challenges09-May-2004 17:06
Sure you like skeletons! This image is quite striking, an interesting concept for openings. Very good lighting ...

Miguel
Bill Borne09-May-2004 13:30
An interesting subject....The exposure and clarity is perfect and the lighting is exceptionally suited to the photo! Great work here...Bill
Sony Forums Challenges09-May-2004 12:46
Very cool Lighting on our spinal ' Foramina's !! you give a greater meaning to anatomical beauty.
A wonderful construction of important openings..i was wondering Johnebones, are we really that pourous ??The smooth background really sets a complimentary stage here..well done. irish_eye