Anatomy and physiology textbooks: Gray's, Netter, and Tortora

Which reference fits your course?

An atlas helps you identify structures and their relationships; a narrative textbook explains those relationships in context. For a first anatomy course, begin with the prescribed text and add an atlas when you need another visual perspective. A review book is more useful after you have learned the region than as your only source.

For anatomy and physiology courses, a combined text keeps structure and function together. A dedicated physiology reference allows a more detailed look at mechanisms. Before buying a lab manual or review companion, check that its edition matches the main textbook used in your course.