Is there a book you would recommend to learn about anatomy ? - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

rnmcd · 07-20-2003, 09:37 AM

I am looking for a good reference book to add to my knowledge of anatomy...in particular diagrams of the muscular and skeletal systems.

Is Gray's Anatomy still the best book out there?

thanks.

plymouth · 07-20-2003, 10:41 AM

The Atlas of Human Anatomy, Frank Netter, M.D.

Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy, Robert Acland, FRCS

cutenbrat · 07-20-2003, 01:14 PM

is this for an adult, a child, or someone in between? Also, is this person knowelgable about science or do they have a hard time grasping it? I guess you also need to look at those factors before deciding what book is best suited.

rnmcd · 07-21-2003, 09:20 AM

this is for an adult with a relatively strong understanding of science and physiology...but by no means an expert.

What I'm looking for is a well illustrated book (I'd like to better understand muscles, muscle groups, their intereaction, and insertion points).

Thanks.

plymouth · 07-21-2003, 10:38 PM

A pricey, ~$200 US, but excellent technical reference
is Travell And Simon's two volume Myofascial Pain And Dysfunction The Trigger Point Manual.