Netter's Clinical Anatomy
6th Edition
Published on 4. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-0-443-37855-3 (ISBN)
Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Anatomy/Embryology**
Featuring nearly 600 superb illustrations by Drs. Frank H. Netter and Carlos Machado, Netter's Clinical Anatomy, 6th Edition, offers a targeted, concise approach to must-know anatomy for today's condensed courses and fast-paced clinical practice. This portable, easy-to-read text is a student favorite, bridging normal anatomy to common clinical conditions with essential descriptions of anatomy, embryology, and pathology to help readers understand their clinical relevance. Authored by Drs. John Hansen and Martha Johnson Gdowski, this visually stunning text covers and reviews the sizable area of human anatomy and pathology in a quick, easy-to-grasp format.
Anatomy, embryology, and pathology are presented in memorable visuals and concise text to help you quickly learn and understand essential clinical anatomy
More than 200 illustrated clinical correlations highlight relationships between anatomy and pathophysiology
Features and Characteristics boxes explain the relation between structure and function
Muscle/Ligament/Joint tables summarize attachment points, actions, and other key information related to each structure, and NEW videos of muscle actions help you visualize movement
Test yourself: Both USMLE-style review questions and short answer questions in the eBook help you gauge your mastery of the material and assess areas in need of further study. Other study tools include bonus clinical focus boxes and 3D models
A perfect complement to the Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book, and Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Evolve Instructor site with an image bank of clinical correlates is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com
Featuring nearly 600 superb illustrations by Drs. Frank H. Netter and Carlos Machado, Netter's Clinical Anatomy, 6th Edition, offers a targeted, concise approach to must-know anatomy for today's condensed courses and fast-paced clinical practice. This portable, easy-to-read text is a student favorite, bridging normal anatomy to common clinical conditions with essential descriptions of anatomy, embryology, and pathology to help readers understand their clinical relevance. Authored by Drs. John Hansen and Martha Johnson Gdowski, this visually stunning text covers and reviews the sizable area of human anatomy and pathology in a quick, easy-to-grasp format.
Anatomy, embryology, and pathology are presented in memorable visuals and concise text to help you quickly learn and understand essential clinical anatomy
More than 200 illustrated clinical correlations highlight relationships between anatomy and pathophysiology
Features and Characteristics boxes explain the relation between structure and function
Muscle/Ligament/Joint tables summarize attachment points, actions, and other key information related to each structure, and NEW videos of muscle actions help you visualize movement
Test yourself: Both USMLE-style review questions and short answer questions in the eBook help you gauge your mastery of the material and assess areas in need of further study. Other study tools include bonus clinical focus boxes and 3D models
A perfect complement to the Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book, and Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Evolve Instructor site with an image bank of clinical correlates is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com
More details
Series
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Approx. 588 illustrations (588 in full color); Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-37855-3 (9780443378553)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
John T. Hansen
Netter's Clinical Anatomy
Book
02/2022
5th Edition
Elsevier
€65.60
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Persons
John Hansen is Professor Emeritus, a recent past-Chair for Medical Education in Neurobiology and Anatomy, and Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Hansen was awarded the first annual Presidential Diversity Award by the University of Rochester in recognition of his 24 years of commitment and dedicated efforts to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation of medical school candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Hansen, researches peripheral and central dopaminergic systems, neural plasticity and neural inflammation. He is a recipient of an NIH Research Career Development Award and has received numerous teaching awards including Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award given annually by the AAMC to nationally recognized medical educators.
Professor Hansen is author of over 110 research publications, book chapters, and books. He has been Co-editor of the journal Clinical Anatomy and the lead consulting editor of Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy (2-7th editions). He continues to author Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards, Netter's Clinical Anatomy and Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book.
Dr. Hansen, researches peripheral and central dopaminergic systems, neural plasticity and neural inflammation. He is a recipient of an NIH Research Career Development Award and has received numerous teaching awards including Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award given annually by the AAMC to nationally recognized medical educators.
Professor Hansen is author of over 110 research publications, book chapters, and books. He has been Co-editor of the journal Clinical Anatomy and the lead consulting editor of Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy (2-7th editions). He continues to author Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards, Netter's Clinical Anatomy and Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book.
Author
Professor Emeritus, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Associate Dean for Admissions, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA
Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Medical Education Department of Neuroscience University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Department of Biomedical Engineering Hajim School of Engineering University of Rochester Rochester, New York, USA
Content
1 Introduction to the Human Body (Systems and Embryology overviews)
2 Back
3 Thorax
4 Abdomen
5 Pelvis and Perineum
6 Lower Limb
7 Upper Limb
8 Head and Neck
eAPPENDIX A Additional Multiple Choice Questions
eAPPENDIX B Short Answer Questions
Index
2 Back
3 Thorax
4 Abdomen
5 Pelvis and Perineum
6 Lower Limb
7 Upper Limb
8 Head and Neck
eAPPENDIX A Additional Multiple Choice Questions
eAPPENDIX B Short Answer Questions
Index