Title: Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body- Authors: Johannes W. Rohen, Chihiro Yokochi, Elke Lütjen-Drecoll
- Hardcover: 528 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 6 edition (April 1, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781790131
- ISBN-13: 978-0781790130
- Book Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
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This atlas includes full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections instead of idealized illustrations, to accurately and realistically represent anatomical structures. Often used by students as an alternative or supplement to their lab experience, and as an introduction to exactly what they should see before they dissect, as well as a study aid before practical/identification exams.
Although Netter's classic drawings are helpful in understanding the layout of human body systems, but this 6th Edition of Rohen is outstanding due to the excellent photography of professionally-dissected cadavers. It is much easier to identify complex structures on real cadavers in a Gross Anatomy lab using this reference; moreover, it is helpful as a tool to study when the cadaver lab is not open. Real bodies are much more difficult to analyze than idealized drawings; with this book, you can review before a laboratory exercise and have a more realistic expectation of what you are going to actually see.
Rohen has actual photographs of cadavers it is very useful for studying for anatomy practical exams. The photos of the skull break apart each individual bone into multiple angle views and pieces to expose you to all the hidden landmarks. They're also a good test of spatial recognition of the same landmark from multiple views and layers. Other photo atlases just don't have this breath and depth and the photos in this one are the clearest. Most are shot on a black background for utmost contrast and clarity. The cadaver dissections are clearly defined and distinctly detailed. Pencil sketches which further clarify the photos, are in black and white, using color only to highlight the featured system or organ, which is a different approach from Netter's. What you see in Rohen is what you will see on your cadaver, whereas Netter's is pretty to look at but not at all realistic. Highly recommended!
Although Netter's classic drawings are helpful in understanding the layout of human body systems, but this 6th Edition of Rohen is outstanding due to the excellent photography of professionally-dissected cadavers. It is much easier to identify complex structures on real cadavers in a Gross Anatomy lab using this reference; moreover, it is helpful as a tool to study when the cadaver lab is not open. Real bodies are much more difficult to analyze than idealized drawings; with this book, you can review before a laboratory exercise and have a more realistic expectation of what you are going to actually see.
Rohen has actual photographs of cadavers it is very useful for studying for anatomy practical exams. The photos of the skull break apart each individual bone into multiple angle views and pieces to expose you to all the hidden landmarks. They're also a good test of spatial recognition of the same landmark from multiple views and layers. Other photo atlases just don't have this breath and depth and the photos in this one are the clearest. Most are shot on a black background for utmost contrast and clarity. The cadaver dissections are clearly defined and distinctly detailed. Pencil sketches which further clarify the photos, are in black and white, using color only to highlight the featured system or organ, which is a different approach from Netter's. What you see in Rohen is what you will see on your cadaver, whereas Netter's is pretty to look at but not at all realistic. Highly recommended!