Answer 1

Unfortunately, I've never heard of either KLM or BD Chaurasia. Sorry.

If you're still interested though, I can give you my opinion.

There are mainly two types of anatomy books - atlases and textbooks. Basically, atlases have the anatomy with labels pointing to the part in question, while textbooks have fuller descriptions. It's kind of hard for me to describe, so maybe the best thing to do would be to go to Amazon.com and read the books online so you can better see what I'm talking about. I'll give you a few examples so you can figure out what's best for you.

The atlases I'm familiar with are Netter's, Thieme's, and Grant's.

The textbooks I'm familiar with are Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy (and his fuller Clinically Oriented Anatomy) and Gray's Anatomy for Students.

Also, there's a book called the Color Atlas of Anatomy by Rohen.

If you look up these books on Amazon, or on the publisher's website, there should be sample pages you can browse through and see what you like. There are strengths and weaknesses to each of the books, I think. Also, lots of people have pretty strong opinions on each of these, whether pro or con. So I'd recommend you check out the books for yourself to see what works for you.

There's a surprising amount of good material online as well. Just Google for "anatomy" and you should find some good stuff.

Not to mention you might get access to free resources through your med school (e.g. Access Medicine, which has a catalogue of anatomy and other books you can use).

Speaking solely for myself, however, I think lectures plus gross anatomy plus Rohen's or Netter's (depending on whether you like actual photos or diagrams) is sufficient for med school. At least we have great anatomy profs and other resources at our med school so I find I don't need tons of books to help out. That could just be me though.

Anyway I think it's best to check out the books for yourself and see what fits your learning style.

Answer 2

B.D Chaurasia will be the book which makes you pass your first year, trust me. But do look at Snells clinical anatomy book especially for upper limb and lower limb

Answer 3

I would go for a combination of Gray's Anatomy, Atlas, and BD Chaurasia.