The Anatomy Coloring Book 4th Edition – Wynn kapit, Lawrence M. Elson

Preface to The Anatomy Coloring Book 4th Edition

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” states one Chinese proverb. Another says “. . . a million words.” Indeed it is! And we are proud to present our fourth edition with a new and improved design, primarily reflected in the increased size of the illustrations and the addition of a separate text page adjacent to each related illustration. This may be your first scientific higher education (college, graduate, and professional level) coloring book. In fact, we assume it is. A look inside— at first glance—may prove daunting! Stick with us, follow our lead, and you will come away from the experience with greater understanding than you can imagine.

You have been here before perhaps: while holding a conversation with your teacher you got lost in her words. The teacher then pulled out a pad of paper, and said, as she began drawing, “Look,” and your eyes riveted on the paper before you as the illustrative explanation evolved. And, when your teacher finished her presentation, you saw the light. So, you are a visual learner! You looked at the drawing for a minute, and then said, “Can I draw what I see, and you tell me if I’m on the right track?” You took pencil in hand and illustrated your understanding, and, as you did, the meaning became even clearer. So, you are also a kinesthetic (hands-on) learner— you learn by doing! This book is designed for and dedicated to you.

We are offering instruction to a much broader audience than do typical texts, and there may be topics to be colored that are challenging to a first-year college student but not so challenging for a first-year medical or physical therapy student. If a page of illustration(s) confuses you, step back and look at the drawing(s) in the context of its place in the body. Keep going back to larger and more expanded views until you are comfortable with that level; then go one level deeper. Review the numerical order of coloring in the list of names; you may have missed something. Check the glossary or consult your major text or given reference. Also, if you have any suggested corrections, please let me (Elson) know. We really want you to have a positive learning experience, and have a sense of reward in seeing your completed work. After all, it’s your body!

We are grateful to the thousands of colorers who have advised and encouraged us, including coaches, trainers, teachers, paramedics, body workers, court reporters, attorneys, insurance claims adjusters, judges, students and practitioners of dentistry and dental hygiene, nursing, medicine/ surgery, chiropractic, podiatry, massage therapy, myotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise therapy, dance, and music! More informal seekers of self-realization and those with impairments have also been drawn to The Anatomy Coloring Book because of its lighter, more visual approach to understanding. Truly, a picture is worth a thousand words! Happy Coloring!