Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Benjamin/Cummings; 7th edition (June 26, 2002) ISBN: 0805353852

"Regarding medical training: The best subject in medical school IMHO is basic anatomy and physiology, coupled with cellular biology, which teaches in detail how all your body parts, tissues, and cells function.

"I have the best introductory book ever written in my opinion) in this field. This book is truly extraordinary -- And so much fun to read! It is clear and simple, with beautiful pictures and fantastic diagrams -- and used in universities all over the world. And it is inexpensive, because it's a large, colorful paperback. If you know what is in this book, you have a good 2 years of medical school knowledge, and know more than many doctors, guaranteed!

"The book is in SIXTH edition - A very popular and mature text, recognized as the best in its class. I own the 5th edition, and the 6th is even better. If there is ONLY ONE BOOK TO BUY, then here it is."

Warren Taylor

(Note: Warren also recommends the companion book, Human Anatomy & Physiology (Study Guide), and says, "The study guide is useful to master the above text."