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	{{Infobox person		{{Infobox person
	\| name = Frank H. Netter		\| name = Frank H. Netter
	\| image = ~~Frank_H_Netter.jpg~~		\| image = <!-- Image removed -->
	\| caption = ~~Frank H. Netter, M.D.~~		\| caption =
	\| birth_date = ~~April~~ 25~~, 1906~~		\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1906\|4\|25}}
	\| birth_place = New York City, New York, ~~USA~~		\| birth_place = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)\|New York]], [[United States]]
	\| death_date = ~~September~~ 17~~, 1991~~		\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|1991\|9\|17\|1906\|4\|25}}
	\| death_place = New York City, New York, ~~USA~~		\| death_place = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)\|New York]], [[United States]]
	\| nationality = American		\| nationality = [[American]]
	\| occupation = Medical Illustrator, Surgeon		\| occupation = [[Medical Illustrator]], [[Surgeon]]
	\| known_for = ~~Medical Illustrations~~		\| known_for = [[Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy]]
	}}		}}

	'''Frank H. Netter''' (April 25, 1906 – September 17, 1991) was an American surgeon and medical illustrator ~~renowned~~ for his ~~detailed and informative~~ medical illustrations. His work has been ~~instrumental~~ in medical education~~, providing clear~~ and ~~accurate visual representations~~ of ~~human anatomy and pathology~~.		'''Frank Henry Netter''' (April 25, 1906 – September 17, 1991) was an [[American]] [[surgeon]] and [[medical illustrator]] who is best known for his comprehensive collection of medical illustrations, "[[Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy]]". His work has been widely used in [[medical education]] and has contributed significantly to the field of [[medical illustration]].

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Frank ~~Henry~~ Netter was born in [[New York City]], New York. He showed an early interest in art, which led him to ~~study at~~ the [[National Academy of Design]] and the [[Art Students League of New York]]~~. Despite his passion for art, Netter pursued a career~~ in ~~medicine, attending~~ [[New York University School of Medicine]], where he earned his ~~medical~~ degree ~~in 1931~~.		Frank H. Netter was born in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)\|New York]], in 1906. He showed an early interest in [[art]] and [[medicine]], which led him to pursue studies in both fields. Netter attended the [[National Academy of Design]] and the [[Art Students League of New York]] before enrolling in [[New York University School of Medicine]], where he earned his [[Doctor of Medicine\|M.D.]] degree.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	After completing his medical training, Netter began practicing as a surgeon. However, his ~~artistic skills soon became apparent when he started creating~~ medical illustrations to ~~supplement~~ his ~~income during~~ the [[~~Great Depression~~]]~~. His~~ illustrations ~~quickly gained recognition for their clarity and educational value~~.		After completing his medical training, Netter began practicing as a [[surgeon]]. However, his passion for [[art]] led him to create medical illustrations that were both accurate and aesthetically pleasing. His unique ability to combine his medical knowledge with his artistic skills caught the attention of the [[Ciba Pharmaceutical Company]], which commissioned him to create a series of medical illustrations.

	Netter's ~~big break came when he was commissioned by the [[Ciba Pharmaceutical Company]] to create~~ a series of ~~medical illustrations. This collaboration resulted in the publication of~~ the "Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations," a ~~series of volumes that covered various aspects of human anatomy and pathology. These works became essential resources for~~ medical ~~students and professionals worldwide.~~		Netter's illustrations were published in a series of volumes known as the "Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations," which became a standard reference in [[medical education]]. His most famous work, "Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy," is still widely used by [[medical students]] and [[healthcare professionals]] around the world.

	~~== Contributions to Medical Education ==~~
	~~Netter's illustrations are characterized by their precision, attention to detail, and ability to convey complex medical concepts in an understandable manner~~. His work ~~has been used extensively in medical textbooks~~, ~~atlases, and educational materials. The~~ "[[Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy]]" is ~~one of his most famous works,~~ widely used in medical ~~schools to teach anatomy.~~

	Netter's approach combined his medical knowledge with his artistic talent, allowing him to create images that were not only scientifically accurate but also aesthetically pleasing. His illustrations often included cross-sections, exploded views, and ~~detailed labels, making them invaluable tools for learning and teaching~~.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Frank H. Netter's ~~legacy continues~~ to ~~influence~~ medical education. His illustrations ~~remain a staple in medical curricula, and his approach to medical illustration has inspired~~ countless ~~artists and educators. The~~ [[~~Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine~~]] at [[~~Quinnipiac University~~]] ~~is named in~~ his ~~honor~~, ~~reflecting his lasting impact on the field~~.		Frank H. Netter's contributions to the field of [[medical illustration]] have had a lasting impact on [[medical education]]. His detailed and accurate illustrations have helped countless [[medical students]] and [[healthcare professionals]] understand complex anatomical structures and medical concepts. In recognition of his work, Netter has been referred to as "The Michelangelo of Medicine."

	== Also ~~see~~ ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Medical ~~illustration~~]]		* [[Medical Illustration]]
	* [[Anatomy]]		* [[Anatomy]]
	* [[Medical ~~education~~]]		* [[Medical Education]]
	* ~~[[Ciba Collection~~ of Medical Illustrations]]
			== References ==
			* {{Cite book \|last=Netter \|first=Frank H. \|title=Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy \|publisher=Elsevier \|year=1989}}
			* {{Cite web \|url=https://www.netterimages.com/ \|title=Netter Medical Illustrations \|accessdate=2023-10-01}}

	~~{{Authority control}}~~		== External Links ==
			* [https://www.netterimages.com/ Official Netter Medical Illustrations Website]

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	~~'''~~Frank H. Netter~~''' (~~25 ~~April~~ 1906 – 17 ~~September~~ 1991~~) was an American surgeon and medical illustrator. The first edition of the ''Atlas of Human Anatomy'' — his "personal Sistine Chapel" — was published in 1989; he was a fellow of the~~ New York ~~Academy of Medicine where he was first published in 1957.~~		{{Infobox person
			\| name = Frank H. Netter
			\| image = Frank_H_Netter.jpg
			\| caption = Frank H. Netter, M.D.
			\| birth_date = April 25, 1906
			\| birth_place = New York City, New York, USA
			\| death_date = September 17, 1991
			\| death_place = New York City, New York, USA
			\| nationality = American
			\| occupation = Medical Illustrator, Surgeon
			\| known_for = Medical Illustrations
			}}

	== Early ~~life~~ and ~~education~~ ==		'''Frank H. Netter''' (April 25, 1906 – September 17, 1991) was an American surgeon and medical illustrator renowned for his detailed and informative medical illustrations. His work has been instrumental in medical education, providing clear and accurate visual representations of human anatomy and pathology.
	Netter was born in ~~Manhattan,~~ New York City, ~~the son of immigrant parents~~. He ~~studied~~ art at the National Academy of Design ~~but switched to medicine after his brother's death from tuberculosis~~. ~~He earned~~ his ~~medical degree from~~ New York University ~~and completed~~ his ~~surgical internship at Bellevue Hospital~~.
			== Early Life and Education ==
			Frank Henry Netter was born in [[New York City]], New York. He showed an early interest in art, which led him to study at the [[National Academy of Design]] and the [[Art Students League of New York]]. Despite his passion for art, Netter pursued a career in medicine, attending [[New York University School of Medicine]], where he earned his medical degree in 1931.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Netter's ~~works are among~~ the ~~finest examples~~ of the ~~use~~ of ~~illustration in~~ the ~~teaching~~ of medical ~~concepts~~. ~~He was also a practicing physician~~, ~~but his gift was for teaching~~ and ~~he made his living primarily as a~~ medical ~~illustrator~~. His ''Atlas of Human Anatomy~~'' has been translated into a dozen languages and~~ is widely used ~~by undergraduate~~ medical ~~students~~.		After completing his medical training, Netter began practicing as a surgeon. However, his artistic skills soon became apparent when he started creating medical illustrations to supplement his income during the [[Great Depression]]. His illustrations quickly gained recognition for their clarity and educational value.

			Netter's big break came when he was commissioned by the [[Ciba Pharmaceutical Company]] to create a series of medical illustrations. This collaboration resulted in the publication of the "Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations," a series of volumes that covered various aspects of human anatomy and pathology. These works became essential resources for medical students and professionals worldwide.

			== Contributions to Medical Education ==
			Netter's illustrations are characterized by their precision, attention to detail, and ability to convey complex medical concepts in an understandable manner. His work has been used extensively in medical textbooks, atlases, and educational materials. The "[[Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy]]" is one of his most famous works, widely used in medical schools to teach anatomy.

			Netter's approach combined his medical knowledge with his artistic talent, allowing him to create images that were not only scientifically accurate but also aesthetically pleasing. His illustrations often included cross-sections, exploded views, and detailed labels, making them invaluable tools for learning and teaching.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	~~The Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations that~~ Netter ~~created~~, ~~containing over 20,000 images, is a significant resource for~~ medical ~~students~~. The ~~collection is published by Elsevier~~. ~~In 2006, a school~~ of ~~medicine~~ at Quinnipiac University ~~was~~ named in his honor.		Frank H. Netter's legacy continues to influence medical education. His illustrations remain a staple in medical curricula, and his approach to medical illustration has inspired countless artists and educators. The [[Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine]] at [[Quinnipiac University]] is named in his honor, reflecting his lasting impact on the field.

	== ~~References~~ ==		== Also see ==
	~~<references />~~		* [[Medical illustration]]
			* [[Anatomy]]
			* [[Medical education]]
			* [[Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations]]

	~~== External links ==~~		{{Authority control}}
	* [http://www.netterimages.com/ Netter Images]
	* [http://www.netteranatomy.com/ Netter Anatomy]

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'''Frank H. Netter''' (25 April 1906 – 17 September 1991) was an American surgeon and medical illustrator. The first edition of the ''Atlas of Human Anatomy'' — his "personal Sistine Chapel" — was published in 1989; he was a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine where he was first published in 1957.

== Early life and education ==
Netter was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of immigrant parents. He studied art at the National Academy of Design but switched to medicine after his brother's death from tuberculosis. He earned his medical degree from New York University and completed his surgical internship at Bellevue Hospital.

== Career ==
Netter's works are among the finest examples of the use of illustration in the teaching of medical concepts. He was also a practicing physician, but his gift was for teaching and he made his living primarily as a medical illustrator. His ''Atlas of Human Anatomy'' has been translated into a dozen languages and is widely used by undergraduate medical students.

== Legacy ==
The Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations that Netter created, containing over 20,000 images, is a significant resource for medical students. The collection is published by Elsevier. In 2006, a school of medicine at Quinnipiac University was named in his honor.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.netterimages.com/ Netter Images]
* [http://www.netteranatomy.com/ Netter Anatomy]

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