Whats the deal with Gray's Anatomy?

[bassfishindoc]

So before coming to medical school I thought Grey's Anatomy was the authoritative text on anatomy and the one all the schools use. I then saw that my school does not use it (we use Grant's and Netter's), and I have yet to find any other schools that use it. What is the deal? Why is it no longer the authority? In searching for the book, I also found that there are many different versions with different authors. Which one can trace its roots back to the original Gray's? Do any of you guys use Gray's?

Just curious and wasting time before my head and neck exam so any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

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[Isoprop]

 

[bassfishindoc]

Very helpful! 😀

 

[Laryngoscope]

We use Gray's Anatomy for Students as our textbook. It's pretty good. We also use Gray's as our atlas, but several of the students prefer Netter's for that purpose. I actually like Gray's Atlas because of the way it's organized. We have Grant's dissector, but I have not seen the textbook version.

 

[LossForWords]

We just use a textbook (Clinically Oriented Anatomy) and an atlas for dissection. I like Netter's but some people use Grants. Our notes are keyed to Netter's though.

I'm not sure I've even ever seen a Grey's Anatomy before.

 

[Raryn]

We also just use Moore's textbook and then Netter's atlas. A lot of us also have Rohen's photo atlas to assist in studying for practicals.

Don't think I've seen a copy of Gray's around MCW anywhere

 

[CBG23]

My experience with Gray's for students was terrible during anatomy - it's only readable if one has a basic anatomy background. I tried to plow through it b/c it's my school's recommended book, but it was a miserable experience. Otherwise, an atlas and moore's is better

 

[bambi]

Student Gray's just isn't detailed enough.

 

[Cp22kjer]

Our lectures are based off Netter. I looked through all of the atlases at my library and found Netter and Grants to be the best of the bunch.

 

[engineeredout]

My experience with Gray's for students was terrible during anatomy - it's only readable if one has a basic anatomy background. I tried to plow through it b/c it's my school's recommended book, but it was a miserable experience. Otherwise, an atlas and moore's is better

I think Gray's for students can actually be pretty helpful with certain things, and I have zero anatomy background.

You definitely need a separate atlas to go along with it though. And netter's cards.

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

The actual "Gray's Anatomy" is in its 40th edition; the original came out in the 1800s. It's not really an up to date or "student friendly" source. It is just the famous name that non-medical people know. I would think it is very uncommon to see a medical student today using it.

Our school did not use Gray's for Student's - our anatomy prof said it wasn't detailed enough. But it is pretty commonly used.

 

[coldweatherblue]

doesn't matter what your school recommends you use.. just use the least painful method necessary for you to rock exams.

for me it was: BRS, umich, and in-house ppts. I didn't look at an atlas more than twice the entire year.

If you like Gray's use it, if not, use something that you like.

 

[MossPoh]

The true Gray's is wayyyyyy more information then you'd ever be able to use. Great for later on but it is overkill for most anatomy classes. Hell, unless you are the type that learns just by reading, most standard textbooks aren't even that useful for anatomy. Gray's is a great reference but that assumes you have a baseline knowledge already.

 

[ChiDO]

BRS Anatomy, Netter Flash Cards, Lecture Notes, and just going to lab is all I used and I was able to get a 96%+ on all my practicals, 90%+ on all my tests, and a 600 on the NBME shelf exam (without "studying" for it persay)..just showed up and took it the day after our final exam.

 

[Slevin]

Yup used Grays, Netters, and Moore for anatomy. I personally liked grays did well in the class. No complaints

 

[Janovec]

Gray's Anatomy is the definitive book for anatomists and people interested in the dry details. I find it generally unhelpful for medical students. We didn't technically have a recommended text because our dept had their own internal text from all the Profs notes, but I found Moore's to be helpful and Last's.

 

[MossPoh]

The actual "Gray's Anatomy" is in its 40th edition; the original came out in the 1800s. It's not really an up to date or "student friendly" source. It is just the famous name that non-medical people know. I would think it is very uncommon to see a medical student today using it.

Our school did not use Gray's for Student's - our anatomy prof said it wasn't detailed enough. But it is pretty commonly used.

It isn't student friendly but the reference part is up-to-date. I know several anatomists that use it as one of their definitive sources. It really isn't about the drawings anymore though. If you wanted to throw down for the 160 dollar version then you will have an awesome reference....until they release the next version.

 

[VincentAdultman]

Gray's Anatomy is a clasic anatomy textbook that looks really good in my living room bookshelf and is a cool book to say that "I own." There really isn't any other practical use for it that I've found.

 

[ChemEngSoonMD]

I was reading the history of Henry Gray, I cant believe he died at the age if 34 due to small pox. If only he worked with cows....

 

[Nikki2002]

that show seriously sucks now. beautiful ppl are not supposed to get cancer!!