Review on the textbook of the author Gaivoronsky I.V. "Normal anatomy of human", in 2 volumes, of the "Spec-Lit" publisher, 2020, 10th edition, revised and supplemented

In general, the reviewed work is one of the best textbooks on the discipline of (human) anatomy, not only in the Russian Federation, but also in some CIS countries, in which it is actively used in the educational process and received of positive responses. It is in demand not only by students, but also by medical practitioners. It should be emphasized once again that this is a thoroughly revised, supplemented reissue. It retains the traditional form and method of presenting the material, familiar to many generations of former students, and now doctors, focuses on the heading of sections, supplemented the illustrative series, created summarizing tables on blood supply and innervation, highlighted the most important information necessary for the subsequent study of clinical disciplines. All changes and additions made by the author will facilitate preparation for the exam and are very important for subsequent practice. The main advantage of the reviewed textbook is the originality of the presentation of the material. The author managed to comply with the modern requirements of state educational standards of the third generation and in an accessible form to present the material, which is the basis for the subsequent study of a number of theoretical and all clinical disciplines. The information presented is accurate, reliable and scientifically proven, anatomical terms are given in accordance with the international anatomical nomenclature TA-1 (1999). In such a large work, some inaccuracies and typos cannot be avoided; some classifications proposed in the textbook are controversial. The point of view presented by the author is traditional for the morphological school of the Military Medical Academy, it is supported by a number of prominent anatomists and has a right to exist.