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 - Anatomy lab couldn't be explained any worseThis book is just awful. It does a bad job in pointing out the structures you need to identify, and has many inconsistences. Although it tries to walk you through the dissection procedure, you will end up finding out that reading through it is a waste of time, especially if you're a medical student like myself. It's actually a step down from the 12th edition, which did not mix all the anatomy with the dissection instructions. I really don't understand why many medical schools choose to follow this book with dissections (maybe because it's the only one out there). If you had the choice between buying an atlas or buying this book, BUY THE ATLAS! Rating:  - Review of Grant's DissectorThis text is very helpful for cadaver dissections in anatomy courses. Rating:  - Grant's DissectorThe literature in this book is captivating, as it captures your attention and mental imagination of gross anatomy. It is clear, concise, and a work of art. The pictures are simple and memorable, and each serves its purpose well. There are some clinical correlations in the book, but another source is needed for this specifically. This book is the best way to study and review your anatomy, quickly and painlessly. It brings its reader a holistic view of each body section, and helps to tie everything together. It is indeed, the best way to understand anatomy, and is the tool to help you dissect a body mentally. For the next addition, I recommend adding cross sections and more clinical correlates, as it would make the perfect USMLE and lifetime review book. Rating:  - pass on this oneI used Netter's and Rohen's to study the dissection at home the night before. Our table had the Grant's at the table, and it was rarely useful. We usually looked at the Netter's at the next table, and it became a running joke to make fun of the Grant's. Get the Netter's if you prefer drawings, or the Rohen's if you prefer pictures. I liked studying the Netter's and then looking at the Rohen's. Then I went into the lab and recognized the structures from my personal study. Grant's won't help you to do that much. Rating: - Good book for gross anatomy labI'm a med student and used this book for my gross anatomy lab and it was quite helpful. I did have to reference Netter's Atlas along with this to get a deeper understanding of the subject matter. However, I do recommend Grant's Dissector book because without it, I found that I was totally lost in my dissection lab. This book showed me more instruction on how to dissect then just listening to my lab instructor. For my gross anatomy exams , I also used the following which is on amazon: Spinal Anatomy Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi. This study guide helped me to prepare for the type of questions that were asked on the test. My friends told me about this book from another med school. In conclusion, I recommend the following for gross anatomy class: Grant's Dissector, Netter's Atlas, and Spinal Anatomy Study Guide:Key Review Questions and Answers In association with Amazon.com | |