Weir and Abrahams’ Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6th Edition

By Jonathan D. Spratt, MA (Cantab), FRCS (Eng), FRCR , Lonie R Salkowski, MD, Marios Loukas, MD, PhD, Tom Turmezei, BMBCh MA MPhil FRCR, Jamie Weir, MB, BS, FRCP(Ed), FRCR and Peter H. Abrahams, MBBS, FRCS(ED), FRCR, DO(Hon), FHEA

ISBN: 9780702079269

Pub Date: September 18th, 2020

Reviewed By: Brian R. MacPherson, PhD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine)

Description

This imaging atlas combines various imaging modalities but more importantly services learners at various levels – from first-year medical students through residents. It covers the body in a regional fashion but also focuses on clinically important organs (heart, breast, etc.). The ebook includes selected dissections and videos to complement the learning experience. Over 60 USMLE case-based topics also augment the textbook. The availability of linked materials is plainly indicated in the textbook through the use of icons.

Purpose

This book clinically links the fields of anatomy and radiology. The text plus the electronic resources are invaluable tools for learners at various levels of anatomical understanding.

Audience

The uniqueness of this book is the fact that it focuses on normal anatomy and the labels reflect what learners at variable levels, from first-year medical students through residents, would be able to identify. Pathology linkages are primarily found in the extensive electronic resources.

Features

The text covers all aspects of anatomical regions with either specific chapters or sections of a chapter focusing on organs in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. The radiology of the limbs and axial skeleton are also richly covered. The majority of the images are clear and easy to read. Some of the more vague images are undoubtedly within the wheelhouse of radiology and other specialty residents.

Assessment

The textbook and electronic resources complement each other and enhance the learning experience of users. Videos are included as well, which add a rich learning environment. The only suggested enhancement – which I’m certain will be coming as publishing moves totally electronic – would be the ease of integration between the text and electronic resources.

© Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Brian R. MacPherson, PhD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine) Review Score: 92-4 Stars!

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