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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.
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== Early life and education ==
'''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]].
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 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 ==
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 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 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.


== 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 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."
 
== See Also ==
* [[Medical Illustration]]
* [[Anatomy]]
* [[Medical Education]]


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{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}}


== External links ==
== External Links ==
* [http://www.netterimages.com/ Netter Images]
* [https://www.netterimages.com/ Official Netter Medical Illustrations Website]
* [http://www.netteranatomy.com/ Netter Anatomy]


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Latest revision as of 04:23, 29 December 2024


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[edit]

Frank H. Netter was born in New York City, 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 M.D. degree.

Career[edit]

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 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.

Legacy[edit]

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."

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

  • Frank H.,
 Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy, 
  
 Elsevier, 
 1989,

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External Links[edit]