Anatomy Text: Moore vs. Gray's Anatomy (Drake)

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Clinically Oriented Anatomy (Moore) vs. Gray's Anatomy for Students (Drake)

Last week I went to buy an Anatomy text. Seems like most people are using Moore's Clinically Orientated Anatomy, and that is the one I had intentions on purchasing. Low and behold I saw Gray's Anatomy for Students as well so I decided to compare the two, both current editions. I don't know why lots of people (Amazon reviewers and here) crap on the Gray's Anatomy textbook. It seemed like a fantastic book, granted I only spent a few minutes browsing through each book. However, to my eyes the diagrams, illustrations, even the text was more readable than Moore's book. Though, the blue boxes with all the clinical info were very good in Moore's. I ended up leaving the store not knowing which text to purchase.

So, what should I do? Go with my gut and get the Gray's text or do like everyone says and get Moore's. Anybody compared the two books and have an opinion?

 

[Shiny Demon]

Clinically Oriented Anatomy (Moore) vs. Gray's Anatomy for Students (Drake)

Last week I went to buy an Anatomy text. Seems like most people are using Moore's Clinically Orientated Anatomy, and that is the one I had intentions on purchasing. Low and behold I saw Gray's Anatomy for Students as well so I decided to compare the two, both current editions. I don't know why lots of people (Amazon reviewers and here) crap on the Gray's Anatomy textbook. It seemed like a fantastic book, granted I only spent a few minutes browsing through each book. However, to my eyes the diagrams, illustrations, even the text was more readable than Moore's book. Though, the blue boxes with all the clinical info were very good in Moore's. I ended up leaving the store not knowing which text to purchase.

So, what should I do? Go with my gut and get the Gray's text or do like everyone says and get Moore's. Anybody compared the two books and have an opinion?

I prefer ER to Gray's Anatomy.

 

[Megalofyia]

I use Gray's Anatomy when I'm first studying for anatomy. I really like the pictures in it. I just have a friend's Clinically Oriented Anatomy for the blue boxes. I know the anatomists dont particularly like Grays -- I think because they think it's too simplified. However I do not plan on becoming an anatomist.

 

[funshine]

what about netters atlas? I thought that was the one everyone got...or is that like a supplementary reference?

 

[ZAZA67401]

The Two MOST Important books in Med School are: Netter Atlas (Props to Frank) & Robbin's Pathologic Basis of Disease. If you aren't in school yet, you don't need them. You will however become best friends with both of these books in med school.

 

[Ambs]

Yeah I think that Netter is absolutely essential and wonderful for anatomy. I barely used COA....well maybe on rare occassions for charts I used it.

 

[sga814]

Our prof changed the text from Moore's to Gray's for this school year. Personally, I like Gray's for its illustrations and such- although in the text there are several HUGE mistakes that I noticed (and confirmed w/ the prof). From what I've heard about Moore's- it seems like a good book, but I can't say that much about it. I read ALL ten pounds of gray's and ended up doing fairly well in the course- but that probably had to do w/ other factors as well- such as spending time in lab,going to lectures, going to reviews, using BRS as well, watching dissection videos- fun stuff like that- so I guess what I'm trying to say is- really doesn't matter which textbook you buy- if you use it properly- it will give you the foundation you need to do well.

 

[Ambs]

I agree with going to lab review sessions...if your professors are kind enough to lead reviews sessions before exams, then you should definitely go. Also in lab make sure that you familiarize yourself with the other bodies rather than just your cadaver.

 

[yanky5]

I use Moore's and the Thieme Atlas of Anatomy. Moore's is a little bit too wordy and some pictures are not the clearest. The Thieme Atlas (new) makes up for that (computer drawn images=super clear) so I use the two togeather. Anyone else using the Theime Atlas??

 

[Law2Doc]

what about netters atlas? I thought that was the one everyone got...or is that like a supplementary reference?

They are for different purposes. Something like Moores is a text, and is designed to overelaborate on materials you will be given in your note-set. Some find it too dense and overkill. Unless your school's notes are bad or confusing, you can probably get away without owning this. An atlas is going to be essential to study how stuff looks and the relationships of all the parts. It is basically a book of pictures or photos with identifying arrows/numbers. It is meant to be a companion to dissection, and will be used heavilly when studying for practicals. So yes, you will want to get an atlas, but don't get it until school starts. You can usually get one free with a credit card or club membership or something like that.

 

[synapse lapse]

I used Moores Essentials of Clinical Anatomy. It is the smaller more concise version of the big book (sometimes called baby Moore) and it has all the information you need. I have read the entire book, a fairly easy task, and it includes the neccesary information (mostly blue boxes and basic anatomy you need) without going into too much detail. Netters is the Atlas you want, you may not need a text at all depending on school notes, but I still thiknk Netters/Baby Moore is way to go. I would at Costanzo Physiology to most important books of med school including these 2 and Robbins Path. I have also read most of that book, which is again fairly easy, and it really makes phys so nice and simple. 👍

 

[EvoDevo]

I'd like to support the choice of Gray's. I found it excellent for clarifying difficult anatomical relationships. Like various pleura, etc. Plus, when you buy the book new you get access to the figures online, and I used those to make myself study sheets that were pretty good.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Clinically Oriented Anatomy (Moore) vs. Gray's Anatomy for Students (Drake)

Last week I went to buy an Anatomy text. Seems like most people are using Moore's Clinically Orientated Anatomy, and that is the one I had intentions on purchasing. Low and behold I saw Gray's Anatomy for Students as well so I decided to compare the two, both current editions. I don't know why lots of people (Amazon reviewers and here) crap on the Gray's Anatomy textbook. It seemed like a fantastic book, granted I only spent a few minutes browsing through each book. However, to my eyes the diagrams, illustrations, even the text was more readable than Moore's book. Though, the blue boxes with all the clinical info were very good in Moore's. I ended up leaving the store not knowing which text to purchase.

So, what should I do? Go with my gut and get the Gray's text or do like everyone says and get Moore's. Anybody compared the two books and have an opinion?

Netter (atlas), Rohen (atlas), Chung BRS

Don't waste your time with anything else.

You aren't going to have time to read any textbooks in medical school.