A comparison between text books of Neuroanatomy by GP Pal and Vishram Singh
S.No.
GP Pal
Vishram Singh
1.
Text is presented in more detail than
Vishram Singh as “concept building”
approach is adopted in this textbook.
Text is descriptive hence,
concept building approach is
mostly lacking.
2.
Notes, foot-notes and flow charts are given
to highlight the significance of the text in
nutshell.
Not given.
3.
Summary is provided for quick review.
Not given.
4.
MCQs are given to test the understanding of
students. Page number(s) of text is given
after each MCQ so that students can look
for the contents of answer quickly.
Not given.
5.
Large numbers of photographs are included.
Very few photographs are in
the book.
6.
Each chapter contains large numbers of high
quality but simple diagrams which are easy
to reproduce.
Numbers of diagrams are less.
7.
Large number of flow charts and tables.
Comparatively less number.
8.
Clinical problems/solving are not given as it
is of no use to 1st MBBS students.
Given in each chapter.
9.
GP Pal is a leading research worker of
country in Anatomy. Findings of his research
work are incorporated in this textbook (refer
pages 59, 60, 220 and 221).
Vishram Singh is not working on
brain.
