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BOOKS FOR LEARNING UNIT 3

ANATOMY

Netters Atlas of Human Anatomy (5th Edition)

Recommendation Rating: 10/10

Composed entirely of illustrations sketched by the legendary Frank Netter, the book serves as anessential guide for students as they explore the various nooks and crevices of their cadavers. This book is

really straightforward, possessing little or no information beyond the identification of anatomical

structures. Anatomy groups usually keep a sacrificial copy that they bring out during dissection sessions

that almost always turn out messy.

Moores Clinically Oriented Anatomy (6th Edition)

Recommendation Rating: 10/10

This is the book that will define your first year in medical school. The absolute source of everything

anatomy for the average freshman, Moores discussion serves as the basis for most lectures given by the

Department of Anatomy. Do keep in mind that medical blue boxes at the end of every chapter, containingclinical correlations of the anatomical structures discussed, serve as major sources of exam questions for

lecturers.

PHYSIOLOGY

Guyton and Halls Textbook of Medical Physiology (12th Edition)

Recommendation Rating: 8/10

A popular reference among students, Guyton and Hall provides a concise picture of physiological

concepts without delving too much into details. It is a useful reference for the physiology of the heart

and lungs for OS 205.

Berne and Levys Physiology (6thEdition)

Recommendation Rating: 8/10

Berne and Levy is not for the faint of heart. It provides detailed discussions of topics that go beyond

what is expected of first year students.Aside from the modules on renal physiology and endocrinology, it

would be better to use Guyton and Hall as a reference.

HISTOLOGY

Wheaters Functional Histology (5thEdition)

Recommendation Rating: 10/10Wheaters provides discussions that go beyond what is mentioned in the lectures, as well as hundreds of

full-colored pictures. A better alternative to buying this book is to make the most out of the microscopy

sessions that are allotted almost every week.

BIOCHEMISTRY

Lippincotts Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (5th Edition)

Recommendation Rating: 8/10

For students without any background in biochemistry, this is a must-have reference.Study the diagrams,

especially those describing the various metabolic processes, as these will shed much light on the tangled

mess of information forced upon students during lectures.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking(10thEdition)

Recommendation Rating: 7/10

Bates provides a step by step discussion of the various physical examinations conducted in the clinic. It is

a good reference for graded OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examination), which include the

Dermatology OSCE of the first semester and the Neurology OSCE of the second semester.

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De Myers The Neurological Examination (6th Edition)

Recommendation Rating: 8/10

De Myer delves into the various processes of neurological testing. For those gunning for top honors

during the Neurology OSCE, a thorough reading of this book, from cover to cover, is a must; top honors

aside,however, this book is not an absolute necessity to pass the course.

OBSTETRICS

Williams Obstetrics (23rdEdition)

Recommendation Rating: 7/10

With chapters discussing everything under the obstetric sun,Williams is a useful reference, not only for

HD 201, but for every OB module from first year to fifth. It is a very wise purchase in the long run.