Buying previous edition of anatomy books

[TheGalvaniFrog]

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I'm thinking of buying older versions of books such as Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy (2002) and Netter or Rohen's Atlas, instead of the newer versions because they are much cheaper. Is this advisable? I imagine there hasn't been many paradigm-shifting breakthroughs in human anatomy in the last five years or so.

 

[LifetimeDoc]

Yep; older editions are just fine. In gross anatomy, I used Netter's Anatomy 3rd edition and everyone else was using 4th edition. The only issue that ever arose was during group study when the pages didn't match, but we could easily figure out what the translation was as they editions were pretty close.

 

[maestro1625]

my dad actually gave me his copy of Grays from 1973... I plan on using it.

 

[Tired Pigeon]

Used Moore's from a friend who graduated in 2002 ... no problem at all.

 

[mudphudwannabe]

Yeah, that's the only drawback I can think of -- that the pages might not match. But they probably won't have drastically reorganized the book, so it shouldn't be too bad. Make sure the used book is in fairly good condition of course (not soaked in formalin..eww).

 

[Law2Doc]

I'm thinking of buying older versions of books such as Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy (2002) and Netter or Rohen's Atlas, instead of the newer versions because they are much cheaper. Is this advisable? I imagine there hasn't been many paradigm-shifting breakthroughs in human anatomy in the last five years or so.

Watch out for all those major year to year changes in anatomy -- make sure you get the edition that no longer has people having gills and tails.
Actually, some of the newer Atlases now do have sections with MRI/CT images which can be helpful if your class emphasizes such. In terms of the Netter plates or Moore's text though, nothing has changed for eons other than the page numbers.

 

[popbirch]

There has actually been a trend in anatomy towards functional naming systems and away from 'named' names. Mullerian duct/wolfian duct = paramesonephros/mesonephros, I guess that is more like an embryo example. Or like the pouch of douglas=rectouterine pouch. See the new name actually makes sense. That aside the medical community is way behind the anatomy community in terms of naming so I would venture to say that most books will have plenty for the med school anatomy. We were taught, in most cases, that both names would be accepted for exam purposes. I used an old Netter atlas and it was fine.

 

[megadon]

Anatomy has been around since Greece. Guess what, it hasn't evolved that much in the last twenty years, after all it is Gross Anatomy, not DNA based Microscopic changes in morphology. You'll be fine with an old book. You also can join the socialist AMSA for real cheap and get a brand new Netter. Then you can use your old Netter in lab, and you won't want that Netter anywhere near your house.

 

[HarveyCushing]

Then you can use your old Netter in lab, and you won't want that Netter anywhere near your house.

A friend recommended getting a used Netter for $10. Tearing out the pages you need for a particular section and throwing them into a 3-ring binder. Then bring that to anatomy lab and leave your "nice" atlas at home to study from. I think I might try this out.

 

[tk2med]

I also used an old Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy(free), but did get the new Netters for home and future use. An old netters that is falling apart is great for the lab.

 

[Ombatay]

As far as I know, Frank Netter died in I think 1991. So if you are getting an old Netter, his drawings haven't changed at all in a few editions.. I can't comment much on other authors. The only thing that might be different as previous posters stated are the shift away from eponymous names, page numbers, and the "tagging" of structures on the drawings

 

[Law2Doc]

A friend recommended getting a used Netter for $10. Tearing out the pages you need for a particular section and throwing them into a 3-ring binder. Then bring that to anatomy lab and leave your "nice" atlas at home to study from. I think I might try this out.

Many schools provide used atlases in the labs so you don't have to bring yours in and foul it up. Check on this before buying an extra.

 

[LifetimeDoc]

As far as I know, Frank Netter died in I think 1991. So if you are getting an old Netter, his drawings haven't changed at all in a few editions.. I can't comment much on other authors. The only thing that might be different as previous posters stated are the shift away from eponymous names, page numbers, and the "tagging" of structures on the drawings

Well they do add new "Netter" drawings in each new edition. These are drawings by other artists in Netter's unique style. They do update the names and add additional radiographic correlation plates. Is it worth it to goto the next edition if you already own a previous one? If you have lots of money, yes. If not, no biggie.

My 3rd Edition Netter has got some cadaver "juices" on it (mainly because my professor insisted on using his gloved hand to thumb through it and point at structures) and is falling apart, so I might just donate it to my dissection group this fall and get a new edition for home study.

 

[Snowbodr]

You also can join the socialist AMSA for real cheap and get a brand new Netter.

When you say join the AMSA and get a new Netter do you mean though their discount at B&N or that you get one with membership? I didn't find much on their website. Thanks!🙂

 

[TheGalvaniFrog]

When you say join the AMSA and get a new Netter do you mean though their discount at B&N or that you get one with membership? I didn't find much on their website. Thanks!🙂

You get a "free" Netter's when you join, but then you have to pay annual membership fees.

 

[chanjurban]

You get a "free" Netter's when you join, but then you have to pay annual membership fees.

You can pay 1 flat fee (around $80) and that's your membership for 4 years... I don't believe that you have to keep paying anually.

 

[DragonWell]

I'm thinking of buying older versions of books such as Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy (2002) and Netter or Rohen's Atlas, instead of the newer versions because they are much cheaper. Is this advisable? I imagine there hasn't been many paradigm-shifting breakthroughs in human anatomy in the last five years or so.

peroneus brevis/longus/tertius-> fibularis brevis/longus/tertius

There, now you're updated for the last twenty years. 👍

 

[Twitch]

You don't get blue boxes with an older edition of baby moore.