RGUHS MBBS Anatomy January 2026 (5502 CBME)

5502Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences · Anatomy · 2026 · January · CBME

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1.Describe the hip joint under the following headings a) Type of joint, bones forming the joint & articular surfaces b) Ligaments, relations, movements and muscles involved, blood supply c) Applied anatomy Reasoning questions
10 Marks
2.Explain the anatomical basis of enlargement of superficial inguinal lymph nodes in carcinoma of anal canal
3 Marks
3.Explain the anatomical basis for why extravasated urine does not enter the thigh
3 Marks
4.Explain any two embryological reasons for atrial septal defect
3 Marks
5.Explain why classic hepatic lobule is hexagonal whereas portal lobule is triangular in shape
3 Marks
6.Classify chromosomes and explain the basis for classification
3 Marks
7.Describe the attachments of muscles supplied by superior gluteal nerve. Explain the anatomical basis of Trendelenburg’s sign
5 Marks
8.A 35y old lady came with history of infertility. She is diagnosed with tuberculosis & is on treatment. Investigations revealed fallopian tubal block. Describe the parts, blood supply & applied anatomy of fallopian tube
5 Marks
9.A person was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Name the organ involved. Describe the parts, blood supply and applied anatomy of the organ involved
5 Marks
10.Describe the development of face and explain the embryological basis of oblique facial cleft
5 Marks
11.Draw a neat labelled diagram of vertical disposition of peritoneum
5 Marks
12.Describe the microscopic structure of appendix with a neat labelled diagram
5 Marks
13.Describe the origin, course, important relations and branches of internal iliac artery
5 Marks
14.List the constrictions of ureter. Compare and contrast the relations of right and left ureter
5 Marks
15.Describe non-disjunction and its consequences
5 Marks
16.Describe the boundaries & contents of deep perineal pouch
5 Marks
17.Describe verbal and non-verbal communication QP CODE : 5502 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
5 Marks
18.A Medical college hospital was conducting an eye camp in a rural area. The consultant ophthalmologist wanted to educate and create awareness among the people regarding eye donation
(i) Transplantation of cornea without rejection is achieved due to A. Regular arrangement of fibers B. Absence of blood vessels C. Relative dehydration D. Refractive index of ground substance
(ii) Anterior lining epithelium of cornea is A. Simple squamous epithelium B. Simple cuboidal epithelium C. Stratified cuboidal epithelium D. Stratified squamous epithelium
2 Marks
19.One-month old infant was brought to pediatrics OPD with history of labored breathing, bluish skin and lips and poor feeding. On examination it was noted to have asymmetry of chest and reduced breath sounds on one side. After investigations it was diagnosed as unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia
(i) Lung bud is derived from A. Ectoderm B. Endoderm C. Intermediate mesoderm D. Lateral plate mesoderm
(ii) Surfactant production begins around A. 12-14 weeks B. 16-20 weeks C. 24-28 weeks D. 32-36 weeks
2 Marks
20.A 75-year-old male with chronic cough visits surgical OPD with history of swelling in the right groin, which increases in size on coughing and decreases on lying down. After examination, it was confirmed that he had direct inguinal hernia.
(i) Following are features of direct inguinal hernia EXCEPT A. Predisposing factor is weakness of anterior abdominal wall muscles B. Lies outside the spermatic cord C. Neck of hernial sac is lateral to inferior epigastric artery D. Comes out via the superficial inguinal ring
(ii) Posterior wall of inguinal canal is strengthened by A. Conjoint tendon B. External oblique aponeurosis C. Inguinal ligament D. Lacunar ligament
2 Marks
21.A 20-year-old male visited Medicine OPD with history of headache, profuse sweating and palpitation. On examination he was found to have hypertension. After investigations, he was diagnosed as having pheochromocytoma, a tumor of suprarenal medulla
(i) Pheochromocytoma causes excessive secretion of following into the blood stream A. Catecholamines B. Mineralocorticoids. C. Sex steroids D. Glucocorticoids
(ii) Left suprarenal vein drains into A. Inferior vena cava B. Renal vein C. Inferior mesenteric vein D. Superior mesenteric vein
2 Marks
22.During a routine abdominal ultrasound in a female aged 20 years, it was found that both the kidneys were NOT in normal position and were located lower down in the posterior abdominal wall. It was diagnosed as a case of non-ascent of kidney
(i) Following congenital renal anomaly can result in non-ascent of kidney A. Malrotated kidney B. Congenital polycystic kidney C. Lobulated kidney D. Horseshoe kidney
(ii) In this condition, the ascent of kidney is arrested by A. Median sacral artery B. Inferior mesenteric artery C. Superior mesenteric artery D. Gonadal artery
2 Marks
23.A 65-year-old man complained of pain in both legs when taking long walks. He also told that he experiences difficulty in erection. The arteriography of the abdominal aorta revealed blockage in the region of its bifurcation
(i) Select the INCORRECT statement about the abdominal aorta: A. It extends from T12–L4 vertebrae B. It lies to the right of the inferior vena cava C. It is crossed anteriorly by the pancreas D. Its dorsal aspect gives origin to the median sacral artery
(ii) Which of the following is the ventral branch of abdominal aorta A. Inferior phrenic B. Renal C. Coeliac D. Gonadal
2 Marks
24.A 25-year-old woman twists her right lower limb in a ski accident. She has right knee swelling, tenderness, and excessive anterior mobility with the knee flexed. The patient has sustained an external force to the knee.
(i) Unlocking muscle of the knee joint is A. Semimembranosus B. Popliteus C. Semitendinosus D. Gastrocnemius
(ii) Anteroposterior stability of the knee joint is maintained by: A. Oblique popliteal ligament B. Arcuate ligament C. Cruciate ligaments D. Collateral ligaments
2 Marks
25.A 55-year-old businessman while jogging, felt a sudden pain in his right lower calf. On examination, the upper part of the right calf was swollen, and a gap was apparent between the swelling and the heel. Diagnosis of “ruptured tendocalcaneus” was made
(i) The muscle “triceps surae” is formed by: A. Popliteus and soleus B. Soleus and gastrocnemius C. Plantaris and gastrocnemius D. Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
(ii) Which muscle is regarded as the ‘peripheral heart’? A. Soleus B. Gastrocnemius C. Tibialis posterior D. Flexor digitorum longus
2 Marks
26.A 67-year-old man was admitted in hospital with history of pain in the perineum, with difficulty, urgency, and frequency in micturition. Per-rectal examination revealed an enlargement of the prostate. Investigations revealed carcinoma of prostate
(i) Following are lobes of prostate EXCEPT A. Anterior lobe B. Posterior lobe C. Lateral lobe D. Inferior lobe
(ii) Following structures opens into the prostatic urethra EXCEPT? A. Ejaculatory ducts B. Bulbourethral glands C. Prostatic utricle D. Prostatic glands
2 Marks
27.A 35-year-old female visits gynecology OPD after 3 months after her 3rd delivery with complaints of urinary frequency, urgency and stress incontinence. The consultant told her that it was due to weakened pelvic diaphragm
(i) Pelvic diaphragm is formed by A. Coccygeus & Obturator externus B. Levator ani & Coccygeus C. Piriformis & Coccygeus D. Coccygeus & Obturator internus
(ii) Following ligament is a morphological remnant of coccygeus muscle A. Sacrospinous B. Sacrotuberous C. Ischiofemoral D. Iliofemoral
2 Marks

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