Frank H. Netter

Frank H. Netter was a renowned medical illustrator, artist, and physician.

Born in 1906 in Manhattan, he initially pursued a career in commercial art before studying medicine.

During the Great Depression, Netter turned to medical illustration to supplement his income.

His work gained popularity among pharmaceutical companies and physicians, leading to collaborations with CIBA Pharmaceutical Company.

Netter produced nearly 4,000 illustrations, including the famous Atlas of Human Anatomy and the CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations.

His work revolutionized medical education and understanding of anatomy, earning him comparisons to 16th-century anatomist Vesalius.

Netter's illustrations continue to be widely used in medical education and publications.