Frontiers in Medical Illustration: From Netter's Naturalism to a Representation Revolution.

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Netter’s oeuvre has been the go-to reference for generations of anatomy students and practitioners. His ability to depict diseases through the experience of everyday people makes his illustrations relatable, albeit largely focused on the white middle-class. While this he may have been a product of his era, we now recognize how a lack of representation in medical illustration leads to health disparities. An inclusive approach to visual communication promotes empathy, cultural humility, humanism – all qualities that make for better doctors.