scientific diagrams
Labeled explanatory visuals
Scientific diagrams are visual representations used to explain concepts, processes, structures, or data in scientific contexts.
They range from simple labeled drawings of cells or anatomical features to complex flowcharts showing chemical reactions or ecosystem interactions.
Unlike photographs, scientific diagrams typically simplify and stylize their subjects to highlight relevant features while omitting distracting detail.
The textbook's scientific diagrams helped students visualize how blood circulates through the heart.
- cross-sectionView through interior
- exploded viewIllustration showing separated components
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- to scaleWith accurate size ratios
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
legend · annotations · engineering design · axis · schematic · line drawing · scatterplot · flowchart · arrows · key · blueprint · architectural plans · nodes · connectors · graph · bar chart · pie chart · gridlines
- illustrationsillustration, drawings, engravings, etchings, lithographs
- science artanatomical drawing, botanical illustration, medical illustration, Vitruvian Man, nature illustration
- manuscriptscodex, codices, folio, folios, papyri
scientific diagramsphotographs
Light-captured images
surveillance footage · photographic evidence · raw footage · documentary footage · candid shots