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LayMuon
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I was wondering what is the best textbook for advanced physiology? I have read Guyton, but something more comprehensive would be nice. Any suggestions?
Good advanced textbook on physiology?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around recommendations for advanced textbooks in physiology, with participants exploring various options for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The conversation also touches on related topics such as anatomy and specialized subdisciplines within physiology.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that for advanced physiology, Ganong's textbook is a more comprehensive alternative to Guyton, noting its accuracy and breadth.
- Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine is mentioned as a detailed resource that includes significant physiology content.
- There is a suggestion to look for specialized texts for individual subdisciplines, such as Kandel & Schwartz for neurophysiology.
- One participant questions whether the inquiry is focused solely on physiology or if there is interest in specific areas like cardiac or pulmonary physiology, which have extensive literature.
- Another participant requests recommendations for undergraduate human anatomy and physiology textbooks, indicating a preference for separate texts for each subject to avoid loss of information.
- A physicist in the discussion shares their experience with Guyton and expresses a desire for less descriptive textbooks, acknowledging the need for specialized resources.
- Recommendations for anatomy textbooks include B. D. Chaurasia's text for its detail, R. J. Last's Surgical Anatomy Text for a surgical perspective, and Snell's textbook as a simpler option.
- Frank Netter's atlas is highlighted as a top choice for anatomical illustrations.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of opinions on the best resources for physiology and anatomy, with no consensus reached on a single textbook recommendation. There are competing views on the necessity of specialized texts versus comprehensive ones.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions reflect uncertainty regarding the level of detail required for textbooks, the distinction between physiology and anatomy, and the appropriateness of various texts for different educational levels.
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Curious3141
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LayMuon said:
Are you looking for undergrad or postgrad level stuff?
For the undergrad stuff, Ganong (William F. Ganong) is a "harder" book, IMO - but it covers more ground, albeit in a concise fashion. It's more accurate, too (I found many mistakes in Guyton, but none in Ganong).
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine has a lot of physiology, and it's usually very detailed and high-level.
You want anything more, I suggest looking up specialised texts for each individual subdiscipline - e.g. for neurophysiology, look up Kandel & Schwartz
For the postgrad level, you pretty much have to read individual, highly specialised monographs in addition to the specialty text.
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mazinse
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just physiology? you don't want to specialize into say heart, pulmonary or brain? Each one has like a ton of books on its own
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Akshay_Anti
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what about a book on undergrad human anatomyu ad physiology?? suggest a good book for that as well please...
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mazinse
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Akshay_Anti said:
is this primarily a physiology class or anatomy, once again, a book for anatomy and one for physio independently will work . Books that try to do both usually lose a lot of info
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LayMuon
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i'm a physicist, but studied in medical college for a while, we used Guyton, but just thought for a textbook less descriptive. But you are right, i need to use some specialized books.
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mazinse
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LayMuon said:
oh you are a physicist, haha then the heart and lung parts and even parts of the brain stuff would be really easy for you. Most people I know hate those because of the math equations. With the lungs for example, there really isn't much anatomy it's really just all math.
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Akshay_Anti
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suggest something for anatomy
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Curious3141
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Akshay_Anti said:
You need to have a text, an atlas and a cadaver to practise on.
Textbook:
B. D. Chaurasia's anatomy text is very good. Don't be misled by the cheap paper (written by an Indian author, published in India) - what's inside is excellent and very detailed.
You want more, and with a surgical bent, go with R. J. Last's Surgical Anatomy Text.
Snell's textbook is an "easy" one, and is much less detailed than either of the above 2 books.
Atlas:
Nothing beats Frank Netter's atlas, as far as I'm concerned.
Cadaver:
You're on your own with this one. Try to stay within the law.
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