Originally Posted by options

Atlas of Human Anatomy 3rd ed. if this is the netter's atlas GET IT. noone in this class is without netter's. in fact you really need all the anatomy books to do well. the only one you can do without is the moore textbook. instead of the moore, get the BRS for gross anatomy by CHUNG. (Board Review Series by chung isbn 068301563x this is the old edition so i dont have the newer isbn) this is a godsend for this class and along with benchmarks (text you get here) and netter's , they make a nice combo for this class.

Imaging Atlas of Anatomy 3rd ed. (optional) xray book that most students cannot find here to study the xrays for the exams. this is useful for the practicals. instead of being in the lab looking at the images with 120 other people, you can use this book and study on your own.

Clinically Oriented Anatomy 4th ed.1999 (optional) i think this is the moore text... i would not get it.. get the brs

Clinical Gross Anatomy : A Guide for Dissection Study and Review (optional). i know some students this semester that regret not having this book and its all checked out of the library. this book was written by dr. colborn. he used to be the chairman of the anatomy dept. here last semester. he also wrote the benchmark questions (the bible of the class) that you will use. this "pink" book really helps with simplified drawings and test question reviews at the end of each chapter.

Color Atlas of Anatomy (optional) i believe this is the roy and yokoshi atlas which is a photo atlas of actual dissection pics. this book is impressive and different than netter's anatomy because it shows you actual pics of what you are looking for. i used this book to quiz myself for the practicals.

Human Embryology & Developmental Biology 3rd ed.
i dont know about embryo text because the program is changing for next semester so i guess if it is on the list, then get it

High Yield Biostatistics, 2nd ed.
this is the only source for the biostats class so get it

Textbook of Biochemistry (with Clin.Corr's) 5th ed. (optional)
dont get this... it is just a paperweight

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry
this is the main text in biochem and is essential

The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity 1st ed. 1998 (optional)
you can get this at the book buy back... i would not buy it ahead of time..microphage is selling his for food!


K... so I was just emailed this list by AUC for fall 2004. Anybody want to take the time to give their opinion on what's really worth it and what's not. I've already gathered from previous posts that the last one on the list is a negative .

Thanks.