Grey's Anatomy

[wckwf9]

I recently stumbled upon a copy of Grey's Anatomy in my family's house (no one is a doctor) that was printed in 1977. As I will be entering med school this summer, hopefully (I'm on a waitlist and I am waiting to hear back from one school), I would like to read through parts of this book since I didn't take a medical anatomy class as an undergrad just physiology.

My question is: Should I be careful reading it since some of the information may be out of date or should I pick up a more recent cheap copy of the book?

Obviously, I know the vast majority of the major anatomical topics have not changed. My question is more geared towards the relation of structures to function particularly at the cellular level and possible biochemical references.

In essence: How much have the subsequent versions of the book have been revised in light of recent medical research and advances.

Here is a link to the copy of the book: http://www.worldcat.org/title/grays-anatomy-the-classic-collectors-edition/oclc/779623763

Thanks!

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[medickdb]

Gray's Anatomy.

The book is too detailed and dry to be of much use. There's a student edition, but there are also many other, and arguably better, texts for the purposes of medical school.

 

[DoctorKrieger]

Wouldn't suggest studying that edition at all, especially when you can get a used copy of Netter's or similar for very cheap on Amazon. I have a reprint of the original, and while interesting to look at, it's filled with "innominate"--without a name--structures that at the time had no name. I'm sure a lot of that changed in the time between the original and the '77 edition, but I would still just pick up a used Netter's or similar for a few bucks. Oh, and most med students will tell you pre-studying is a huge waste of time.

 

[wckwf9]

Wouldn't suggest studying that edition at all, especially when you can get a used copy of Netter's or similar for very cheap on Amazon. I have a reprint of the original, and while interesting to look at, it's filled with "innominate"--without a name--structures that at the time had no name. I'm sure a lot of that changed in the time between the original and the '77 edition, but I would still just pick up a used Netter's or similar for a few bucks. Oh, and most med students will tell you pre-studying is a huge waste of time.

Ok thanks, I will definitely check out Netter's but probably won't buy it until I know that I am for sure accepted to a school. I was just gonna brush through it to expand my anatomical knowledge a bit. Wasn't by any means going to study it hardcore but just glace at some spots for fun in downtime. After all, I think anyone that has made it to and through the application process has to have some interest in medicine that may bleed in not only professional interest but recreational interests.

Just wondering if there is anything I should be wary of in this older edition.

 

[DoctorKrieger]

Ok thanks, I will definitely check out Netter's but probably won't buy it until I know that I am for sure accepted to a school. I was just gonna brush through it to expand my anatomical knowledge a bit. Wasn't by any means going to study it hardcore but just glace at some spots for fun in downtime. After all, I think anyone that has made it to and through the application process has to have some interest in medicine that may bleed in not only professional interest but recreational interests.

Just wondering if there is anything I should be wary of in this older edition.

If all you are interested in at this point is occasionally glancing over it, your edition will be fine. You'll get more than you want in med school. Good luck on your waitlist situation.

 

[SurgeDO]

It would not be worth your time.

Wait until medical school starts.

 

[edgerock24]

I recently stumbled upon a copy of Grey's Anatomy in my family's house

Thanks!

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[Plecopotamus]

I recently stumbled upon a copy of Grey's Anatomy in my family's house (no one is a doctor) that was printed in 1977. As I will be entering med school this summer, hopefully (I'm on a waitlist and I am waiting to hear back from one school), I would like to read through parts of this book since I didn't take a medical anatomy class as an undergrad just physiology.

My question is: Should I be careful reading it since some of the information may be out of date or should I pick up a more recent cheap copy of the book?

Obviously, I know the vast majority of the major anatomical topics have not changed. My question is more geared towards the relation of structures to function particularly at the cellular level and possible biochemical references.

In essence: How much have the subsequent versions of the book have been revised in light of recent medical research and advances.

Here is a link to the copy of the book: http://www.worldcat.org/title/grays-anatomy-the-classic-collectors-edition/oclc/779623763

There is really no point in even touching this before med school. Seriously. Medical school is there to teach you medicine. Do something that you aren't setting aside the next 4 years to do. Anatomy will be presented with context so that you will rapidly exceed any self-study you can do now.

Given that you're still only on a waiting list, you should be prepared for the worst case scenario of reapplication. Almost anything would be a more interesting addition to a future application than pre-studying for med school . . . seriously, I'd rather see you've been learning to decoupage or knitting bloomers for cats than reading Gray's. You do not become a better pre-med, med student, or doctor by behaving like a unicentric robot.

 

[iTcanBdone]

Wouldn't suggest studying that edition at all, especially when you can get a used copy of Netter's or similar for very cheap on Amazon. I have a reprint of the original, and while interesting to look at, it's filled with "innominate"--without a name--structures that at the time had no name. I'm sure a lot of that changed in the time between the original and the '77 edition, but I would still just pick up a used Netter's or similar for a few bucks. Oh, and most med students will tell you pre-studying is a huge waste of time.

I agree with this get Netter and a Rohen atlas ... for text purposes Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith L. Moore is awesome 🙂

 

[pietachok]

I agree with this get Netter and a Rohen atlas ... for text purposes Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith L. Moore is awesome 🙂

I would not buy Netter or Rohen until in school. Aside from the fact that you will likely be able to buy someone's perfectly serviceable used copy, many schools have numerous copies in the library or anatomy lab that you can use. Additionally, many of the Netter images are available online (legally). Because it's so easy to get your hands on a Netter in many places, I think Rohen is far more useful, particularly if you're struggling with identifying the structures on the actual cadavers. Clinically Oriented Anatomy is indeed a great text.

 

[cliquesh]

I always liked color atlas of anatomy. It uses photographs from cadavers instead of drawings, http://www.amazon.com/Color-Atlas-Anatomy-Photographic-Study/dp/1582558566

If I did it again, I'd used the color atlas plus an anatomy review book like BRS, high-yield or usmle road map.

 

[NontradCA]

I always liked color atlas of anatomy. It uses photographs from cadavers instead of drawings, http://www.amazon.com/Color-Atlas-Anatomy-Photographic-Study/dp/1582558566

If I did it again, I'd used the color atlas plus an anatomy review book like BRS, high-yield or usmle road map.

Before med school?

 

[cliquesh]

Before med school?

I dont know, maybe.

I know people say don't pre-read, but if you are literally doing nothing and you are just sitting on your ass waiting for school to start, you might as well start reading something. 30 minutes a day for a few months will go a long way.

You could literally teach yourself everything you need to know for boards in 3 months (Im not exaggerating) by using:

1) Rapid review pathology http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Review-Pathology-STUDENT-CONSULT/dp/0323087876/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396197326&sr=8-1&keywords=goljan rapid review pathology

2) BRS physiology http://www.amazon.com/BRS-Physiology-Board-Review-Series/dp/0781798760/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396197362&sr=8-1&keywords=brs physiology

3) First aid http://www.amazon.com/First-USMLE-S...id=1396197390&sr=8-1&keywords=first aid usmle

*There isn't much anatomy on boards and most if it is covered in first aid.

 

[pietachok]

I dont know, maybe.

I know people say don't pre-read, but if you are literally doing nothing and you are just sitting on your ass waiting for school to start, you might as well start reading something. 30 minutes a day for a few months will go a long way.

The OP, however, does not have an admission and thus might find him/herself a re-applicant this summer. Given that improvement from the prior application is expected, they are many other things that would be more worthwhile than pre-reading an old copy of Gray's or studying for Step 1.