Atlas of Anatomy

By far the best Atlas of Human Anatomy

I am a retired Plastic Surgeon who always had a special interest in Anatomy. There is NOTHING better to learn anatomy than a good Atlas. I have ALL the good human anatomy atlas : Grant's, Netter, Sobotta ( 3 volumes) and of course the Thieme, Gilroy and Macpherson, which is by far my favorite. I also love Grant's atlas, my second choice, Sobotta my 3rd choice and Netter my 4th choice. I have used all of them and will never get rid of any of them. For instance the " fabella" is only mentioned in Grant's (sesamoid in lateral head of the gastrocnemius, one question in my final oral exam in Anatomy in first year medical school and I was apparently the only one who knew what it was, thanks to Grant atlas.)If you only want one Atlas I think the Thieme is without a doubt, the best one today. I have just ordered the last edition of Netter whose review I will publish soon after receiving it; however I doubt it will equal the Thieme 3rd edition, which to me is the most beautiful ,most comprehensive with the very BEST illustrations. It is a must for any student of anatomy, especially medical student and for anyone who loves anatomy. Read more