KUHS MBBS Anatomy Previous Question Paper - November 2025 (111001 2019 and 2024 Scheme)

111001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Anatomy · 2025 · November · 2019 and 2024 Scheme

Questions (18)

1.single response type questions
Simple squamous epithelium is found in a) Tonsil b) Thin skin c) Urinary bladder d) Endothelium
The only efferent from cerebellar cortex is a) Axons of Purkinje cells c) Dendrites of granule cells b) Axons of basket cells d) Axons of golgi cells
Part of fallopian tube where fertilization normally occurs a) Infundibulum b) Ampulla c) Isthmus d) Fimbriae
Incudostapedial joint is a type of a) Saddle b) Hinge c) Ball and Socket d) Condylar
Muscle that is NOT involved in flexion of elbow joint a) Biceps brachi b) Brachioradialis c) Brachialis d) Coracobrachialis
5 Marks
2.A 45 year old female, presented to OPD with complaints of pricking type of pain over the left half of face. The pain would aggravate on washing face, eating and swallowing. A diagnosis of tic douloureux (trigeminal neuralgia) was made.
Gasserian ganglion is located in a) Anterior cranial fossa c) Posterior cranial fossa b) Middle cranial fossa d) In neck at the level of C-6 vertebra
Sensory innervation of face is by all EXCEPT a) Mandibular nerve b) Maxillary nerve c) Facial nerve d) Ophthalmic nerve
Foramen Rotundum transmits a) Facial nerve b) Mandibular nerve c) Maxillary nerve d) Ophthalmic nerve
Cutaneous sensations over which area of face is not affected in this condition a) Tip of nose b) Angle of mandible c) Angle of mouth d) Forehead
The nerve of first pharyngeal arch is a) Mandibular nerve c) Glossopharyngeal nerve b) Maxillary nerve d) Vagus nerve
5 Marks
3.Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate options given below. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A c) A is correct but R is incorrect b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A d) A is incorrect but R is correct
Assertion: Oogenesis begins in fetal life and then arrested until puberty. Reason: Final completion of meiosis II will happen only at the time of fertilization
Assertion: Cadaveric oath should be taken by every medical student before starting dissection. Reason: Cadaver should be handled with due respect
Assertion: Scalp injuries bleed profusely Reason: Dangerous layers of scalp is rich in arteries
Assertion: Lumbar puncture is done between L1 and L2 vertebra Reason: The dura and arachnoid along with subarachnoid space containing CSF extends upto 2nd sacral vertebra
Assertion: Loculation of pus will lead to extreme tenderness in the pulp spaces of hand. Reason: Pulp spaces are closed unyielding spaces which intervene between the palmar skin and distal phalanges of all the digits of hand.
5 Marks
4.Read the statements & mark the answers appropriately.
True about lateral ventricle of brain are 1) Develops from diencephalon 2) Communicates with third ventricle through foramen of magendie 3) Inferior horn extends into the temporal lobe 4) Calcar avis is a feature in the posterior horn a) 2, 3, 4 b) 1, 3 c) 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3
The endodermal germ layer gives rise to 1) Kidneys, gonads and their ducts 2) Epithelial lining of urinary bladder 3) Sensory epithelium of nose and eye 4) Epithelial lining of tympanic cavity and auditory tube a) 1, 3 b) 2, 4 c) 1, 4 d) 2, 3
Midbrain at the level of superior colliculus contains 1) Trochlear nucleus 2) Oculomotor nucleus 3) Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve 4) Red nucleus a) 1, 2, 4 b) 1, 3, 4 c) 2, 3, 4 d) 1, 2, 3
Features of X-linked recessive inheritance are 1) Both males and females can carry the affected gene 2) Only females are affected 3) Achondroplasia is an example 4) Hemophilia is an example a) 1, 3, 4 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 4
Following are the attachments of triceps brachi 1) Supraglenoid tubercle 2) Olecranon process 3) Coracoid process 4) Shaft of humerus a) 1, 2, 4 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 2, 4
5 Marks
5.A 35 year old female presented to OPD with complaints of swelling in front of neck for past 3 months. she also complains of progressive weight gain, fatigue, constipation and cold intolerance, a diagnosis of hypothyroidism was made after the lab investigations. a) Describe the location, external features and coverings of thyroid gland b) Mention the medial and lateral relations of the gland c) Describe the arterial supply of the gland with its relation to the corresponding nerves d) Briefly describe the histology of thyroid gland.
10 Marks
6.Describe Brachial plexus under the following headings: formation (roots, trunks. divisions, cords), branches and Erb’s point. Add a note on Klumpke’s paralysis.
10 Marks
7.Describe the attachments, innervation and actions of muscles of mastication
6 Marks
8.Illustrate and describe the microscopic anatomy of transverse section of compact bone. Add a note on the functions of periosteum.
6 Marks
9.Classify white matter fibres of cerebrum with suitable examples. Add a note on fibres of internal capsule
6 Marks
10.Describe the technique of karyotyping with its applications
6 Marks
11.Describe the formation of placenta. Add a note on placental barrier.
6 Marks
12.Describe the location, drainage and applied anatomy of cervical lymphnodes. Add a note on microscopy of lymphnode
6 Marks
13.Describe the formation, course, termination and tributaries of external jugular vein.
4 Marks
14. Explain the anatomical basis of wrist drop.
4 Marks
15.Describe the principle of genetic counselling.
4 Marks
16.Explain the structural and functional differences between elastic and muscular arteries
4 Marks
17. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Circle of Willis.
4 Marks
18.Describe the correct procedure while handling cadavers.
4 Marks

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