Surgical Anatomy Textbook

[darkangel]

Hi all,

Just wanting some advice on purchasing a good anatomy textbook that can be used in postgraduate years good enough for use in surgery or radiology? I dont have a lot of money and so was hoping to ask around for what people recommend?

Thanks

 

[Benjamin]

Not sure of a good one to recommend though as a tip if you're low on money and just want a surg. anatomy book (not a surg. procedural one) it might be worthwhile trying to find one that's a few years old - anatomy doesn't change too much over the years.

 

[Lacerum]

Last's Anatomy is popular - take a look if it suits you. Some people consider it to be the book to memorise for the FRACS exams. I've found it less than helpful at medical student level because of the few illustrations - it assumes you know what most of the anatomy looks like, and spends a lot more time describing the course of structures, etc. So the learning curve is a bit steep, but I suppose that is to be expected if you are looking at a text that will still be useful to you 4/5 years into your training.

But honestly, it's just a book, buy one that is useful to you now - and then buy another one in 3 years when you need to step it up a level. Money won't be a problem then. Don't underestimate the understanding a book (for med students) like Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy can provide.