Hollinshead's Textbook of Anatomy

Rating:
Summary: Good book, but it needs a supplement
Review: From the perspective a first year med student:
1. Great writing. Not as dry a writing style as other books I
have looked over.
2. Chincy on diagrams and charts. If you are expecting a
textbook with glossy pages filled with colour diagrams (this
book has neither), then either choose an other book or buy a
good supplement (like Rohen's Color Atlas of Anatomy).
3. I wouldn't say this is the best book for an intro to anatomy.
For example, in the section on "Terms of position, planes,
direction, and movement", there are no illustrations. If you
are a visual learner (as I am), then you may find this
frustrating.

Rating:
Summary: A fine text
Review: I had the pleasure of being a student of Dr. Rosse at the University of Washington. His text is organized in the same way that he teaches anatomy, emphasizing anatomical definitions and relationships in a structured and orderly manner. This edition also has great graphics that improve on prior editions. A fine addition to any medical library.

Rating:
Summary: Textbook of Anatomy-Hollingshead
Review: The textbook is well organized. It proceeds from a general
introduction to a discussion of the study of anatomy,
connective tissue, the limbs, back, abdomen etc. The writing
is clear and understandable to a wide audience of readers.
Diagrams depict the various body parts . There is a
clear understanding of how the body parts are positioned
and how they cooperate in motion. Roentgenogram sights depict the
appearance of bone matter almost identically to the real x-ray
form. The work is formulated to satisfy a wide constituency of
readers i.e. students of the biological sciences, teachers,
students of radiology and the general public. The book is a
worthy addition to any science library.

Rating:
Summary: Polly A. Porter, MS, ATC , Physician Assistant student
Review: This book is essential for medical students who want to conquer the basic educaiton in the health related profession- anatomy of the human body. It allows the student the ability to enter into the intrinsic areas of the body so he/she can develop an implicit and fully internalized understanding of the 3-D dynamic structure of the living human body.

I found it as an excellent guide in reference to surgery because I was able to acquaint myself to the structures in proximity to each other. It is however, not for the entry level student. It would be more suited for a cadaver class, as opposed to a first time look at the human body. It promotes anatomical reasoning , a cognitive process that relates to manifestations of normal and abnormal function to anatomical entities.

The book lacks a little in medical illustration but a supplement ( Netter's ) or a cadaver is a good addition to this text. It does combine photos, radiographs, and some fine detail illustrations, including cross-section anatomy.