40 Best Books on Anatomy

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We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Anatomy, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Anatomy Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Anatomy below.

1. Applied Anatomy

1."Human Anatomy (WCB Applied Biology)" by Michael McKinley and Valerie O'Loughlin
“Human Anatomy (WCB Applied Biology)” Book Review: This book contains high-quality photographs paired with illustrations to help students visualize, understand, and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. It provides student-friendly Learning Strategies, Clinical View boxes, and progressive question sets.The book also provides access to the full online eBook version of the textbook, as well as access to LearnSmart, SmartBook, and Anatomy.

2."Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Manual Therapists" by Pat Archer MS ATC LMP and Lisa A Nelson BA AT/R LMP
“Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Manual Therapists” Book Review: This book provides clear, accurate, comprehensive and student-friendly content. The new edition of the book highlights the anatomy and physiology information that students required to understand the benefits, effects, indications, and contraindications of mutual therapy. It contains a workbook with additional activities and practice sets which help students to master the subject.

3."Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology" by Donald R Fuller PhD CCC-SLP ASHA Fellow and Jane T Pimentel PhD CCC-SLP
“Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology” Book Review: This textbook explains the basic science of anatomy and physiology with the applied art and science of communication disorders. It helps students to understand the application of the content with clinical perspective. It gives a unique presentation of elementary and introductory anatomy and physiology in a framework of clinical practice.

4."Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Instructor Guide" by Brian Shmaefsky
“Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Instructor Guide” Book Review: This book gives a fresh approach to learning the fundamental principles and the practical applications. The new edition of the book is fully revised and explains current education standards. It includes an online interactive tool and improved workbook with laboratory manuals.

5."Anatomy and Physiology Applied to Obstetrics" by S Verralls
6."Mcqs In Biomechanics And Applied Anatomy (With Explanatory Answers)" by Arun
7."Applied Anatomy and Physiology with CD" by Shmaefsky
8."Essentials of Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Female Reproductive System" by K Tabassum
“Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Instructor Guide” Book Review: This book gives a fresh approach to learning the fundamental principles and the practical applications. The new edition of the book is fully revised and explains current education standards. It includes an online interactive tool and improved workbook with laboratory manuals.

9."Applied Anatomy for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care" by Andy Georgiou and Chris Thompson
“Applied Anatomy for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care” Book Review: This book provides a valuable tool for trainee and practised anaesthetists. It is also useful for intensive care physicians who want to learn, revise and develop their anatomical knowledge and procedural skills. It explains anatomy which are integrated with description of procedures that continuously performed in anaesthesia and intensive care. The book contains high-quality, color anatomical illustrations with fiber optic and radiological images.

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10."Applied Anatomy Of Domestic Animals" by R L Bharadwaj


2. Gross Anatomy

1."BRS Gross Anatomy" by Chung
“BRS Gross Anatomy” Book Review: This book covers the main aspects of human anatomy. Topics included are upper limb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, back. Other topics included are head and neck, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, tonsils. Colourful images and figures with proper labelling are provided to explain the topics easily. A review test at the end of the book is provided for student’s practice. Multiple choice questions and descriptive questions along with their explanations are described at the end of the book. Students studying in medical, dental and health science can refer to this book.

2."Gross Anatomy: The Big Picture (Lange the Big Picture)" by David A Morton and K Bo Foreman
“Gross Anatomy: The Big Picture (Lange the Big Picture)” Book Review: This book is an overview of human anatomy. Chapters included are back, anterior thoracic wall, lungs, heart, superior and posterior mediastinum. Other topics mentioned are overview of the abdomen, anterior abdominal wall, serous membranes of the abdominal cavity, midgut and hindgut. A total of 39 chapters are discussed in this book. At the end of the book an examination paper is published for students to practice their knowledge. Study questions and answers along with its explanations are added at the end of the book. Over 450 labelled and explained full-colour illustrations are provided. This book is suitable for undergraduate medical students.

3."Gross Anatomy Workbook" by Gandotra
“Gross Anatomy Workbook” Book Review: This book discusses the basic concepts of human anatomy. Main topics included are Ear, male reproductive system, female reproductive system, brain. Other chapters mentioned are oral cavity, nasal cavity, skull, arm, overview of the neck. Colourful illustrations with proper labelling are provided in this book. Some diagrams are partially drawn and labelled post indent so that they can complete the diagram on their own as a part of exercise. This book is useful for medical students.

4."Rapid Review Gross and Developmental Anatomy: With Student Consult Online Access" by Moore
“Rapid Review Gross and Developmental Anatomy: With Student Consult Online Access” Book Review: This book provides the main Concepts of human anatomy. Chapters discussed are the back, the thorax, the abdomen, pelvis and the perineum. Other chapters included are the lower extremity, the upper extremity, the neck, the head. Colourful representations of the text and key points are provided in this book for highlighting the main topics. Over 100 USMLE-style Review questions are provided in this book for student’s practice. students studying medical and Health Science can prefer this book.

5."Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy: With Student Consult Online Access" by Moses
“Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy: With Student Consult Online Access” Book Review: This book describes current trends and basic information of human anatomy. Main chapters included are overview of the abdomen, back, thoracic wall, lungs, heart. Other new chapters added are radiological anatomy, cutaneous and muscular interventions, gross anatomy. Large, colourful photos and properly labelled figures are described in this book. This book is useful for medical students.

6."Gross Anatomy for Physician Assistants: A Clinical Application Approach" by Shireen Rahman
7."Body of Knowledge: One Semester of Gross Anatomy, the Gateway to Becoming a Doctor" by Steven Giegerich
8."Dissection Guide for Physical Therapy Human Gross Anatomy" by Mark D Womble
“Dissection Guide for Physical Therapy Human Gross Anatomy” Book Review: This book is a guide on how to dissect a human body. Step by step guidelines for students are provided on the process of dissection. The do’s, don’ts and the potential mistakes are also highlighted in this book. Questions are provided in each unit throughout the book. A total of 22 chapters on dissection are described. This book is suitable for Physical therapy professional degree students.

9."Gross and Microscopic Anatomy on Small Intestine of the Kadaknath Fowl" by Chandra Kalita Pranab
“Gross and Microscopic Anatomy on Small Intestine of the Kadaknath Fowl” Book Review: This book discusses the study on advancement and promotion of the knowledge in microscopy of the small intestine. Advancement on other topics such as gross morphometry, Histology, histochemistry are also included. The changes in the size of intestine and morphology with age were discovered to be different in 3 different intestinal segments. All the research methods and information are described in detail. This book is beneficial for gross anatomy students.

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10."Human Gross Anatomy" by Anthony B Olinger
“Human Gross Anatomy” Book Review: This book includes the basic concepts of human anatomy. Chapters included are the neck, heart, thoracic wall, abdomen. Other topics included are Pelvis, male reproductive systems, female reproductive system, nasal cavity. High quality images and diagrams with proper labelling are provided to explain all the anatomical structures. Helpful notes and clinical notes are also included for students. Students studying in medical, dental, chiropractic, nurse practitioner programs can refer to this book.


3. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

1."Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates" by Sumitra Saxena and R K Saxena
“Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates” Book review: The book consists of two fundamental themes. Part A, has eight chapters, it discusses chordates evolution and classification. A detailed taxonomic synopsis for each class is included in the chapters that deal with that respective class, as well as a combination of phylogenetic trees (cladograms) and narrative discussions to unveil facts about animal evolution are included. Cladograms are used where appropriate. The book also discusses molecular-based hypotheses. Part B deals with comparative anatomy and sheds some light on the structure-function concept at the level of organs and the organ system, which is fundamental to the understanding of synthesis of comparative anatomy.

2."Illustrations Of Comparative Anatomy, Vertebrate And Invertebrate - For The Use Of Students In The Museum Of Zoology And Comparative Anatomy" by Various
“Illustrations Of Comparative Anatomy, Vertebrate And Invertebrate – For The Use Of Students In The Museum Of Zoology And Comparative Anatomy” Book review : In this book they have included four representative Vertebrate forms Rat, Pigeon, Frog, and Perch : and have increased the series of Invertebrata from 55 to 90; adding to it several specimens, with detailed descriptions, of the Exoskeleton. The book does not a complete account of each dissection but just indications of its leading features, to enable students more readily to recognize the points dwelt upon in the literature of the subject, or in lectures; and to shew them clearly the position and relation of the organs which they will subsequently have to examine when they begin to dissect. There are a total of 97 specimens with their class order type and all the other features.

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3."Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates" by S K Kulshrestha
“Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates” Book review: The book consists of two fundamental themes. Part A, has eight chapters, it discusses chordates evolution and classification. A detailed taxonomic synopsis for each class is included in the chapters that deal with that respective class, as well as a combination of phylogenetic trees (cladograms) and narrative discussions to unveil facts about animal evolution are included. Cladograms are used where appropriate. The book also discusses molecular-based hypotheses. Part B deals with comparative anatomy and sheds some light on the structure-function concept at the level of organs and the organ system, which is fundamental to the understanding of synthesis of comparative anatomy.

4."Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution" by Kenneth Kardong
“Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution” Book review: The book is suitable for students pursuing education in zoology and have interest in research of vertebrates and invertebrates. The book describes the function , features and most importantly evolution of vertebrates. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. The book has also developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems to the reader. The book compares the different kinds of vertebrates and explains the habitat of each vertebrate. This one-semester text is designed for your upper-level majors course.

5."Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates" by George C Kent and Robert K Carr
“Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates” Book review: The book is suitable for undergraduates pursuing zoology. The book gives a description of all the vertebrates and studies the comparison between the Vertebrates and their structure. The book is suitable for all students who are interested in knowing about the different types of creatures and in-depth about vertebrates. This book presents a thorough and accessible account of comparative anatomy of vertebrates and is designed to be useful and effective for the students of zoology, life sciences and other allied fields. The book includes Mammal vertebrates and integumentary systems of vertebrates. It also explains invertebrates. The book also contains practical information on dissecting the vertebrates.

6."Comparative Anatomy of the Verterbrates (Laboratory Anatomy Series)" by George C Kent and Larry Miller
“Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates (Laboratory Anatomy Series)” Book review: The book is designed for learners interested in zoology and for keen readers to broaden their knowledge in this field. The book includes information on such topics as embryonic inductors, locomotion in marine mammals, pacemakers, GI hormones and the histogenesis of thymus.The book has also developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems to the reader. The book compares the different kinds of vertebrates and explains the habitat of each vertebrate. The book begins with the introduction to vertebrates and then explains each vertebrate in detail. The book also contains laboratory series for practical understanding.

7."Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates" by Robert Wiedersheim
“Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates” Book review: The book consists of two fundamental themes. Part A, has eight chapters, it discusses chordates evolution and classification. A detailed taxonomic synopsis for each class is included in the chapters that deal with that respective class, as well as a combination of phylogenetic trees (cladograms) and narrative discussions to unveil facts about animal evolution are included. Cladograms are used where appropriate. The book also discusses molecular-based hypotheses. Part B deals with comparative anatomy and sheds some light on the structure-function concept at the level of organs and the organ system, which is fundamental to the understanding of synthesis of comparative anatomy.

8."Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution" by Kenneth V Kardong
“Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution” Book review: The book is suitable for students pursuing education in zoology and have interest in research of vertebrates and invertebrates. The book describes the function , features and most importantly evolution of vertebrates. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. The book has also developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems to the reader. The book compares the different kinds of vertebrates and explains the habitat of each vertebrate. This one-semester text is designed for your upper-level majors course.

9."Atlas of Comparative Sectional Anatomy of 6 invertebrates and 5 vertebrates" by Géza Zboray and Zsolt Kovács
“Atlas of Comparative Sectional Anatomy of 6 invertebrates and 5 vertebrates” Book review: The book is designed for students pursuing education in zoology. The book describes comparative sectional anatomy of 6 inveterbrates and 5 vertebrates. It consists of 189 coloured images taken from transversal, horizontal and sagittal sections of eleven organisms widely used in university teaching. Six invertebrate and five vertebrate species – from the nematode worm (Ascaris suum) to mammals (Rattus norvegicus) – are shown in detailed images. The book starts with introduction to all the Atlas. It explains the different vertebrates and invertebrates in detail. The invertebrates described in the book are roundworm of pigs, the earthworm , the swan mussel, the roman snail, crayfish and giant cockroach. The vertebrates described in the book are the carp, the edible frog, the red eared slider, the domestic fowl and rat.

10."A Textbook of Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates" by Saurav Singh
“A Textbook of Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates” Book review: The book gives a description of all the vertebrates and studies the comparison between the Vertebrates and their structure. The book is suitable for all students who are interested in knowing about the different types of creatures and in-depth about vertebrates. This book presents a thorough and accessible account of comparative anatomy of vertebrates and is designed to be useful and effective for the students of zoology, life sciences and other allied fields. The book includes Mammal vertebrates and integumentary systems of vertebrates. It also explains invertebrates The book also includes character and classification of Hydrozoa, Sipuncula, priapulida. The book also explains the human gastro-intestinal effect.


4. Insect Anatomy and Physiology

1."Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach" by Timothy D Schowalter
“Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach” Book Review: This book starts with easy-to understand chapters on adaptive responses of insect populations to various environmental changes, disturbances, and anthropogenic activities. It explains how insects find food and habitat resources, and how insects allocate available energy and nutrients. The other sections demonstrate populations of interacting species within communities. It also illustrates how these interactions determine the structure of communities over time and space. The main feature of this book is its four chapters on ecosystem structure and function, and how herbivores, pollinators, seed predators, and detritivores drive ecosystems. It includes case studies which highlights practical and theoretical applications for topics in every chapter.

2."Principles of Insect Morphology (Comstock Book)" by George Eickwort and R E Snodgrass
“Principles of Insect Morphology (Comstock Book)” Book Review: This book contains 19 chapters which covers each group of insect organs and their associated structures. It provides a coherent morphological view of their fundamental nature and apparent evolution. Each chapter includes a glossary of terms at the end. The book contains 319 illustrations which gives a useful source of information. This book provides an essential foundation for students’ studies in entomology for future generations.

3."Insect Midgut and Insecticidal Proteins: 47 (Advances in Insect Physiology)" by Tarlochan S Dhadialla Dr and Sarjeet S Gill
“Insect Midgut and Insecticidal Proteins: 47 (Advances in Insect Physiology)” Book Review: This book provides a complete interdisciplinary review on basic and practical aspects relevant to Insect Midgut and Insecticidal Proteins. It is a valuable reference book for interdisciplinary reviews on basic and practical aspects relevant to Insect Midgut and Insecticidal Proteins.

4."Advances in Insect Physiology" by Russell Jurenka Dr
“Advances in Insect Physiology” Book Review: This book contains important, complete and detailed reviews on insect physiology. It provides a valuable guide for invertebrate physiologists and neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists, and insect biochemists.

5."Advances in Insect Physiology" by Jerome Casas and Stephen Simpson
“Advances in Insect Physiology” Book Review: This book contains important, complete and detailed reviews on insect physiology. It provides a valuable guide for invertebrate physiologists and neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists, and insect biochemists. It explains the physiological diversity in insects and useful information for a variety of entomology disciplines.

6."Insect Immunity: 52 (Advances in Insect Physiology)" by Petros Ligoxygakis
“Insect Immunity: 52 (Advances in Insect Physiology)” Book Review: This book provides current interdisciplinary reviews on the topic. It is a valuable reference for invertebrate physiologists, neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect chemists. It explains Insect Antimicrobial Defenses: A Brief History, Recent Findings, Biases, and a Way Forward in Evolutionary Studies. It illustrates a complete overview of current insect immunity science. The book is written by leaders in their respective areas of research.

7."Progress in Mosquito Research (Advances in Insect Physiology)" by Alexander S Raikhel Dr
“Progress in Mosquito Research (Advances in Insect Physiology)” Book Review: This book provides current interdisciplinary reviews on the topic. It is a valuable reference for invertebrate physiologists, neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect chemists. The book concentrates more on the latest progress in mosquito research. It gives a complete overview of current progress in mosquito science.

8."Pine Bark Beetles: Volume 50 (Advances in Insect Physiology)" by Claus Tittiger Dr and Gary J Blomquist Dr
“Pine Bark Beetles: Volume 50 (Advances in Insect Physiology)” Book Review: This book provides current interdisciplinary reviews on the topic. It is a useful reference for invertebrate physiologists, neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect chemists. The book provides important, complete and detailed reviews on insect physiology.

9."Genomics, Physiology and Behaviour of Social Insects (Advances in Insect Physiology)" by Amro Zayed and Clement Kent
“Genomics, Physiology and Behaviour of Social Insects (Advances in Insect Physiology)” Book Review: This book gives complete information on the social insect groups. It includes new and unique reviews on emerging model social organisms. The book explains behavior, genomics, and physiology, providing readers with great insights. It also describes areas where new research tools will bring hope to long standing problems. It provides a current research on the genomics, behavior and physiology of social insects. It illustrates diverse and authoritative syntheses on the relationship between genomics, physiology, and the fascinating behavior of social insects.

10."Behaviour and Physiology of Root Herbivores (Advances in Insect Physiology)" by Ted C J Turlings and Scott N Johnson
“Behaviour and Physiology of Root Herbivores (Advances in Insect Physiology)” Book Review: This book provides a recent state of knowledge about the behavior and physiology of root herbivores. It explains prevailing concepts and theories based on historical and latest literature. It helps to identify what new technologies and approaches are available to researchers in the field. The book also illustrates how root herbivore behavior and physiology is affected by the biotic and abiotic soil environment. It includes different case studies of globally significant pests and describes advances in molecular techniques. It is useful for researchers and professionals in agricultural entomology, plant science, ecology and soil science.

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