Atlas of Human Anatomy

Features:

-2,200 full-color illustrations of unsurpassed quality

-Brief introductory texts that provide an accessible entry point when a new topic is presented

-Clinical correlates and images, including radiographs, MRIs, CT scans, and endoscopic views

-Muscle Fact pages that organize the essentials, including origin, insertion, and innervation--ideal for memorization, reference, and review

-Navigators that orient the reader with location and plane of dissection

- A scratch-off code provides access to Winking Skull.com PLUS, an interactive online study

aid, featuring over 600 full-color anatomy illustrations and radiographs, "labels-on,

labels-off" functionality, and timed self-tests

This atlas provides everything students need in just the right format, making the mastery of human anatomy eminently achievable.

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Better than the Rest "A friend of mine recently introduced me to this book and I have to say, I'm impressed. It's fantastic! I studied anatomy in my first year of med school so I'm familiar with the other big Atlases (Netter's, Gray's, Gosling's, Grant's...) but in my opinion this book surpasses them all. It's the artwork. The artist has found the perfect balance of detail and clarity. Some of these illustrations have to be seen to be believed. Especially those relating to the circulatory system. The book also cuts down on superfluous text, providing the most relevant information. The pearls of clinical information are very good and these add significance to the information and make it easier to remember -- Easier to remember is key. "

I own Grant's, Netter's and Gilroy. Gilroy is the best, hands down. "I'm in my second year of med school and I've spent time with Grant's, Netter's and Gilroy's anatomy atlases. If I could do it over again, I would definitely spend ALL my time with Gilroy's. At Northwestern, anatomy is integrated over the entire first year, so there was plenty of time for me to use each one. I spent the first half of the year switching between Netter's and Grant's, but didn't get what I needed from either one. When I discovered the Gilroy's atlas, it was a revelation. I've never loved a medical school book like this before and I don't know what I'd do without it!

Here's why this atlas is at the front of the pack. First, it was written as a tool for learning anatomical relationships, not as a surgeon's reference. As a student, you can "read" a chapter and the book will help you build an understanding of the body. It helps you have those "aaaaahhh. that makes sense." moments. When I used Netter's and Grant's I felt like I had to have a question in mind before consulting the atlas, for fear of getting lost. Gilroy's teaches you, letting you spend more time learning and less time flipping through pages. Second, the atlas integrates wonderful tables of all the arteries, nerves and muscle connections that you need to know. Don't waste time on your laptop making tables - it's in this book! Third, the clinical correlations are great, really helping you start to make connections between pathophysiology and anatomy. Finally, the illustrations are really easy on the eyes... Actually, they're gorgeous and you might actually enjoy studying from this book.
I know it is ridiculous for one med student to own three anatomy atlases (four if you include the Rohen photography atlas), but learn from my experience and get this book. You won't regret it. "

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