Synopses & Reviews
Not since it first published in 1858 has Gray's Anatomy introduced so much innovation to the world of anatomical references. A team of renowned clinicians, anatomists, and basic scientists have radically transformed this classic resource to incorporate all of the newest anatomical knowledge reorganized it by body region to parallel clinical practice and added many new surface anatomy, radiologic anatomy, and microanatomy images to complement the exquisite artwork that the book is known for. Although there are now many books called Gray's Anatomy, only this 39th Edition carries on the true lineage of the original text. And, only this 39th Edition delivers so much pragmatic, clinically indispensable information. The result is, once again, the world's definitive source on human anatomy..
Synopsis
The 'ultimate truth' in anatomy. Gray's Anatomy is the peerless source of reference on all matters concerning human anatomy. The new 39th edition has been redesigned, reduced in size and rigorously edited to improve readability, remove duplication and thereby produce one of the most radical revisions in the book's long and distinguished history. For the first time, Gray's Anatomy has been organised by body region, and edited by a team of clinicians, to ensure maximum relevance to those working in medicine, dentistry and professions allied to medicine. Our goal has been to provide the most reliable and comprehensive human anatomy resource possible, together with 'signposts' to the most current sources of molecular and cytological information available elsewhere, on the web or in print. Also available as an e-dition.
Feature: Unparalleled description of human structure; Benefit: serves as the ultimate resource on human anatomyFeature: Spectacular artwork programme including almost 700 entirely new illustrations; Benefit: summarises information, permits reader to learn and memorise 3-D relationship of anatomical structures and then apply this knowledge to their e.g. surgical, dental, physiotherapy practiceFeature: editorial board comprising mainly clinicians, not basic scientists Benefit: ensures applicability to surgeons, radiologists, etcFeature: regional organisation Benefit: all anatomical content relevant to, say, an operation on the shoulder is contained in one place, not scattered between body-system sectionsFeature: fewer pages Benefit: crisper, more accessible bookEdited by clinicians, for cliniciansRegional organisation (not systemic) - more clinically relevantReduced length (from 2,100 pages in 38th edition to 1,600 pages)Approx 700 new illustrations (out of total 2,260) (For example, new imaging, surface and gross anatomyImproved cross-referencingUnnecessary repetition and 'Victorian prose' removedReduced detail on molecular and cell biology - more on clinical and applied anatomySynopsis
Not since it first published in 1858 has "Gray's Anatomy" introduced so much innovation to the world of anatomical references.