This app makes me want to drop to my knees and burst into tears (of happiness)  
By: M1 Medical Student - Jul 17, 2008
Version: 1.0
I was at the school's bookstore and saw the actual Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards set. It's weight is substantial. 84 Head and Neck cars, 24 on the back and spinal cord, 27 on the thorax... etc. This application and its printed version are pretty much the same. This app just presents the cards in a digital format - with a quiz mode (VERY USEFUL.) The illustrations are better than most anatomy book's I've seen - image resolution is great - zooming is smooth. The index is fantastic. This set is not complete, but it does outline most of the major anatomical features. Modality offers separate sets for more in-depth study. I'm waiting for the head and neck set to be available on the app store.

Wow .  
By: So Fresh and So Clean - Oct 11, 2008
Version: 1.2
This application is phenominal. The only thing I have to say is I think seperating everything according to posterior and anterior initially would be good (posterior leg, anterior leg etc...) and the ability to zoom in, tap on (what you want) and get all the info would be great. I just don't understand why people would come here and write such garbage reviews on such a great app. This is a beautiful portable book basically. Thank you for taking the time to create this app.

Well-needed updates delivered  
By: Joe2013 - Sep 21, 2009
Version: 2.0
Thanks for the updates. A bit pricey though considering you can get a much more detailed view of the human body with the anatomy lab app--it's only $10 (much more worth it for a medical student, but it has it's own issues). Although, the updates makes this app (netter's) functional for me. For those complaining, don't compare this app to the text. Compare it to the flashcards. You pay for convenience.

Great App, lotsa dough...  
By: Toli Niu - Oct 6, 2009
Version: 2.0
AWESOME app. This is how I get an "A" Anatomy. Even though I'll be able to use it for future classes, it's a bit pricey. The original paper flash cards are $30 from bookstores, and this app blows them out of the water with the index, bookmarks, add-a-structure feature, and self quiz. So I can see how some would justify it costing more. But soooo many more students would buy this if the price was cut in half. I think the only other app I bought was Tempo--to help when I taught drum lessons. But I guess this purchase makes up for all those times I decided not to buy Rolondo or Sketchbook. Bottomline= Amazing study aid; bit too pricey. How much is an "A" worth to you?

Really great app  
By: UMDRunner - Oct 9, 2009
Version: 2.0
Anyone that has an iPhone/iPod Touch knows exactly what I mean when I say I am always on it. Well if you are a going to school for a health care profession (MD, DPT, OT, Nursing, PA, etc....) this is definitely worth the money. If you have extra time between classes, if you are waiting at the bus stop, or if you are waiting for your pizza to be delivered this is a great time killer to learn and brush up on your stuff!

excellent-great value  
By: Michael UK - 14-Jul-2008
Version: 1.0
This software is absolutely brilliant,to have this on your iphone is unbelievable it is extreemly comprehensive it's like grays anatomy on the go,good anybody with a intrest in the body or even medical students for that matter-there is also one on neurology to covering the various nerve systems of the body.GREAT VALUE TOO !(you don't think so eh go on amazon and see how much the latest grays costs well over 100 pounds and this is on your phone not in a huge book that weighs a tone !)

A must have for medical/anatomy students  
By: DocEd87 - 22-Jul-2008
Version: 1.0
This is a phenomenal way to learn anatomy. Its no substitute for a text book, but for a quick recap of material already covered, this is the way to go. Its implementation on the iPhone is a great way to make flash cards hassle free and mobile, and since in todays world you almost always carry your phone with you, you're never without this app if you have a spare 5 minutes with nothing to do. The price is a little high when compared to other apps availible, but you are getting an extremely high standard of product. All in all, a wonderful app executed immaculately on the iPhone.

Amazing  
By: B. Barks - 14-Jul-2008
Version: 1.0
The cost is a little steep, but, since I already bought it, I can't complain. The interface is intuitive and sleek. I believe this sort of technology is going to revolutionize learning in all disciplines. As for medicine and the health sciences specifically, as a student, I can say that this, along with the other "Netter's" application available, will undoubtable increase retention and my general anatomical knowledgebase. Bravo.

Superb Application!  
By: JNeuro - 29-Aug-2008
Version: 1.0
This is a great application that is worth the price. Netter's is highly respected and this application is a wonderful interface for studying or quizzing yourself on general anatomy (There is a quiz mode). For anyone wondering about specifics there are 84 head and neck cards, 24 back and spinal cord cards, 27 thorax cards, 31 abdomen cards, 22 pelvis and perineum cards, 65 upper limb cards, and 71 lower limb cards. Each card also has a text associated with it. There is also a fully searchable index.

Not Enought Detail is a BAD RAP!!!!!  
By: Emergency.doc - 11-Oct-2009
Version: 2.0
I graduated from medical school twenty years ago and have been an Emergency Medicine Fellow for sixteen years and never in my academic or professional careers have I needed to know in more detail than is exhibitted on these flashcards! In fact they're great for brushing up and keeping crrent. I especially like the fact that all of the App. is contained within the device as my hospital doesn't offer wireless Internet or WiFi. People need to realize that this is a "flash card" quiz not a "textbook". You'll never get bored with an App. that features the great works of Netter - one of the best applications in the store just got better, now you can add your own pins as well as other enhancements to make it definately FIVE STARS!!!!!

Bargain for Quality of Content  
By: ER Physician - 17-Aug-2008
Version: 1.0
I second Dr. Norm's assessment. As a Practicing Physician and iPod Touch (32GB) owner, access to the content of entire Textbooks (color plates and all) that are available at my fingertips is more useful than the thousands and thousands of dollars I have dropped at Medical Bookstores to keep my Medical Library up to date collecting dust on my shelves. With the advent of Internet access to medical information, it is still impractical to bring Laptops around to educate/explain concepts that a practical handheld device like the iPhone/iTouch makes easy. I am pleased that non-medical folks find this information worthwhile enough to spend $40 on. I believe most of the reviewers who mentioned this App is pricey would be happy if a Lite version for $20 was available. I hope those at Modality are reading these comments. The quality/stability/depth of content is extremely usable in the world of real Medical Practice (but insufficient for Medical/Surgical Students who need to know much much more). Despite this, I would have bought this in Medical School if it was available since investment in one's learning is never a waste.

Great app, useful, pricing somewhat high  
By: henryhbk - Jul 13, 2008
Version: 1.0
For the person quoting $140 for the book, having just purchased 3 as gifts for my summer pre-med students, they are $69 at Amazon for the 4th ed. Netter is used by every first year student, and I still use my dog eared and stained version (albeit a much older edition) in teaching. I do agree that $40 seems a tad steep (or the book is too cheap) in comparison to the book, given that it includes 640 pages, versus the <100 plates in the phone app. That being said, this could prove invaluable on teaching rounds, to be able to whip out an anatomical diagram, or when discussing procedures/findings with my patients. The interactivity and quizzing is nice, although not critical as I don't study anatomy for tests anymore.
Netter's Anatomy is still the gold standard for atlases. His paintings are simply better and clearer than others. If you are/were a med student you already own this on paper, and if you are some other allied health professional or hope to be one, this is the atlas to have on paper, and if you want a subset to carry around, this is the one. Mind you, Netter has no explanations, just an atlas.

Stop Whining About the Price  
By: JBrunt - Sep 9, 2008
Version: 1.0
This app is worth the money. It is a great review and study aide, whether you are a first year medical student or a practicing physician. Do I wish it was cheaper? Of course...But educational materials don't come cheap. The text that this comes from is $69.95 on Amazon, and the cards are $34.99. This app is an exact replication of the cards. Keep in mind the cards come in a 6'' x 4'' x 4'' box which weighs a few pounds. And the box of cards can't give you an interactive quiz. I was fortunate that my girlfriend gave me the box of cards, but I still enjoy having this on my iPhone. And for those whining about the price...if you already spent $200 - $300 on a phone and an extra $30 a month in service, I doubt you are a "poor starving student" or the consummate frugal spender.

Awesome  
By: KateW - Jul 11, 2008
Version: 1.0
Oh, if only I had this app when I was taking Gross Anatomy. I made my own flash cards back then. (It was while the dinosaurs roamed the earth, afterall.) This app takes a while to sync to your phone. Don't get concerned — it's just bigger than your average iPhone app. I love the quiz feature, though I wish it would grade me and keep track of improvement, like my WiiFit does with my yoga moves.

Could be formatted more atlas-like  
By: JC, MD - Jul 22, 2008
Version: 1.0
Very nice rendering of Netter's wonderful graphics. Thank you. It would be so much more helpful if more of the drawings had multiple structures labeled on one page, as they are in his atlases. This is done for some internal organs, such as heart and colon, but it's lacking on the musculoskeletal system. Each muscle of each limb has its own page. It would be preferable to have a diagram of the knee, for instance, with all the adjacent structures labeled, instead of having separate pages for the peroneus longus and the tibialis anterior. I would pay for such an upgrade. Just a thought.

good app  
By: red949 - Jul 14, 2008
Version: 1.0
worth 40 bucks? if you havent mastered anatomy, yes. It is essentially flashcards only, and you can look up all the plates with a structure once you find that structure. This is great for reviewing when you are bored, before surgery (dont worry I am a student), or to answer nagging questions quickly. Great quick consult you will never lose. Its the same price as many of our books, but you will use this for as long as you own an iphone and its always with you! I would have give it 5 stars if when you tapped a structure it would tell you a few facts about (ie important courses, if its part of a structure group, clinical fact...) Would be nice if you could flip through images without going back to menu, if you could go from superficial to deep on plates, or if you could search by structure.

Great APP for the price, excellent when you can't open your text or get on a computer  
By: A&P manager - Jul 31, 2008
Version: 1.0
Firstly, while this may be seemingly expensive in the brand-new world of iphone / touch apps, let's put it in perspective: the Netter's flash cards cost $30-$34 so this isn't out of range at all. There may be cd's/dvds for the computer that are about 10 bucks less, but you don't have portability there and you can't use them on the go, and the images range from good to pretty lame in terms of accuracy. The Netter's images are some of the best available. For those of us that need access to this material in an easy and portable format the value is clear. Especially for students living in the city, this is a perfect study companion. The only thing that would be cool is if there was educational pricing for students and also package prices for those that need the anatomy and also the musculoskeletal/nervous system as well! $120 for the 3 will daunt many people.
Next, this app is very well made and you get lots of structures, comments on them, their functions, quizzes, a searchable index and cross-referencing of repeated structures, and also the capability to search structures on the internet directly from the app (will launch a google search in safari). quizzing could be a little better on those muscle slides where they only ask 1 structure. would be hard to get it wrong! also would be cool if unit or custom quizzes were available, rather than just slide-by-slide.

Excellent application worth every penny!  
By: aschroeder - Aug 8, 2008
Version: 1.0
If you're in the healthcare field or a student, this is an indispensible application. It covers the basics of anatomy and will serve you well in a first year anatomy class or when you need to review information in the field. The illustrations are beautifully drawn, the application is responsive, and the information about each subject is complete and well-written.
It would be nice to have more pins per card, however, especially on the lower limbs. Often they’ll have only one pin, and if you want to see what muscles are next to the featured muscle you’ll have to switch to a different card. Also, in quiz mode, it’ll ask you to find something on a card, and with one pin it’s not too difficult to find it, is it? So, the quiz mode could stand some improvement.
Do I wish it was cheaper? Of course. That said, it’s still a reasonable price for the convenience of not having to drag around an anatomy book or a box of flashcards.

Fairly useful  
By: Gropo - Mar 13, 2009
Version: 1.2
I used this application in my last 3 semesters of LMT training. Good for a quick "where's splenius capitis running again?" during lectures... The viscera illustrations were also useful for rudimentary A&P classes. My only gripe would be the broken navigation between an index search and cards; you're often forced to return to the main menu in these situations. This app gets updated and fixed entirely too infrequently for a $39 (née $29) pricetag. I'm hesitant to purchase the more vocationally-appropriate musculoskeletal version as a result.

Almost Perfect  
By: a future doctor - Nov 23, 2008
Version: 1.2
I bought these cards as a supplement to studying gross anatomy in medical school. The cards are excellent and were very convenient in that I didn't have to carry the normal box of cards around with me. I love the ability to bookmark the flash cards that you want to study more thoroughly and having the ability to quiz yourself. My only complaint is that I wish you were able to add aditional pins to the cards. Some of the cards do not have all of the important nerves or vessels labeled and I would have liked to have been able to add my own tags.