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Also known as Gray's, Anatomy: Descriptive and Surgical, Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical, Anatomy: Descriptive and Applied, Anatomy Descriptive and Applied, Gray’s Anatomy, Gray′s Anatomy

textbook of human anatomy

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"Gray's Anatomy" is a comprehensive textbook that describes the structure and systems of the human body. It has been a standard reference for understanding human anatomy since its original publication and remains important for medical students, healthcare professionals, and those seeking detailed anatomical knowledge.

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Author
Henry Gray F.R.S.
First published
2008
Editions
7

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Key facts

Author
Henry Gray
Illustrator
Henry Vandyke Carter
Language
English
Publisher
John William Parker & Son
Publication place
England

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Wikidata facts

Country of origin
England
Main subject
human anatomy
Image
Gray's Anatomy 20th edition (1918)- Title page.png
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Commons category
Gray's Anatomy
title
Anatomy
publication date
1858-08-00
topic's main category
Category:Gray's Anatomy
language of work or name
English language
copyright status
public domain
different from
Grey's Anatomy
number of pages
794
subtitle
Descriptive and Surgical
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Gray's Anatomy plates
form of creative work
textbook
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Encyclopedic overview

An illustration from the American 1918 edition

Gray's Anatomy is a reference book of human anatomy written by Henry Gray, illustrated by Henry Vandyke Carter and first published in London in 1858. It has had multiple revised editions, and the current edition, the 43rd (December 2025), remains a standard reference, often considered "the doctors' bible".

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