Need recommendations on anatomy

[Master_Ghost_Knight]

I'm currently working on an engineer project which will require some knowledge on anatomy.
I'm an aerospace engineer and my understanding of human biology is almost fuck all, so I need some recommendations on anatomy books from you medical folks.
What I need has to go into some detail about the structure of the hand, how it works, what happens when I clench my fingers and the relation between them. Similarly in detail to wrist, harm, (spine is optional), pelvis, knees, feet, collar region, hear, the inner hear (how it relates to spacial orientation), eyes and other important structures who play a significant role in spacial orientation, equilibrium and sensation of motion (such as skin for instance when you are sited at a slanted chair and you feel yourself sliding out of it).
Help is appreciated.

(I know this is supposed to go into developers corner, but nobody reads that because people think that is only for computer geeks which is not, so I will post it here for attention and if I have any questions I will post it there after I know who to ask it to)

 

[hithere3387]

here are the anatomy books that i've found most effective:

Frank H. Netter, Atlas of Human Anatomy 4th or 5th edition. Amazing artwork that is easy to visualize.
Moore, Dalley, and Agur, Clinically Oriented Anatomy 6th edition. Well written with in depth explanations of anatomy. However, this does not contain many pictures, and I'd suggest using an atlas in conjunction.
Grant's Atlas of Anatomy uses real pictures, and can be useful for learning to identify structures on specimen without actually having to dissect a cadaver.

Also, Ackland's videos are spectacular. He does dissections and films the completed specimen from all angles with commentary.

 

[Master_Ghost_Knight]

Many thanks, I will try to look them up.

Edit: The videos are great, just out of the information of the sholder joint I was able to correct some of the design flaws of my project before we actualy make the mistake.

 

[hithere3387]

Many thanks, I will try to look them up.

Edit: The videos are great, just out of the information of the sholder joint I was able to correct some of the design flaws of my project before we actualy make the mistake.

Yeah, Dr. Ackland is great. He's a dissector at my medical school, and former world renowned vascular surgeon.

 

[)O( Hytegia )O(]

Gray's Anatomy

The Reference Book, not the show. :lol:

 

[Hedley]

I think you also have some understanding on the main component of the equilibrium: visual system, propioception and the vestibular system. They have very funny names whenever the pathways enter into the brain (I have forgot all of them): probably you have to use them.

Tortora's book gives a quick overview of anatomy and physiology for noobies. Probably it could be enough: I strongly recommend to begin reading that book first, and then read any other books.