Kerala University of Health Sciences Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryAnatomy Previous Year Question Papers

Origin from neural crest: i. Schwann cells ii. Neural tube iii. Melanoblasts iv. Suprarenal medulla a) i, ii, iii b) i, iii, iv c) i, ii, iv d) ii, iii

In the arm i. Brachialis may be partly innervated by the radial nerve ii. The radial nerve pierces the lateral intermuscular septum above the origin of brachioradialis iii. The ulnar nerve pierces the medial intermuscular septum below the insertion of coracobrachialis iv. The lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm is given off by the radial nerve in the spiral groove a) i, ii, iii b) i, iii, iv c) i, ii, iv d) ii, iii

Regarding the microscopic structure of lymph node i. Cortex, paracortex and medulla can be recognised ii. An eccentric arteriole is present within the lymphatic nodules iii. A subcapsular sinus can be recognised iv. Malpighian corpuscles can be recognised a) i, ii, iii b) i, iii c) i, ii, iv d) ii, iii

Stratified squamous nonkeratinised epithelium is found in i. Cornea ii. Epiglottis iii. Vasdeferens iv. Vocal cords a) i, ii, iii b) i, ii c) i, iv d) i, ii, iv

The nucleus tractus solitarius is concerned with the following cranial nerves i. Facial ii. Vestibulo-cochlear iii. Glossopharyngeal iv. Vagus a) i, ii, iii b) i, iii, iv c) i, ii, iv d) ii, iii

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

(A): The inferior parathyroid is derived from a more rostral pharyngeal pouch than the superior parathyroid. (R): The third pharyngeal pouch contributes to the development of the thyroid gland. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A c) A is correct but R is incorrect d) A is incorrect but R is correct

(A): The axillary vein can freely expand during increased venous return (R): There is no or very thin axillary sheath around the axillary vein. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A c) A is correct but R is incorrect d) A is incorrect but R is correct

(A): Skeletal muscle fibers are long cylindrical and multinucleated. (R): Each fiber is formed by the fusion of many myoblasts. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A c) A is correct but R is incorrect d) A is incorrect but R is correct

(A): Cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the lateral ventricles of the brain. (R): The choroid plexus is situated only in the lateral ventricles. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A c) A is correct but R is incorrect d) A is incorrect but R is correct

(A): Dissection of lymph nodes near the subscapular artery may result in paralysis of the latissimus dorsi muscle. (R): The lower subscapular nerve supplies the latissimus dorsi muscle. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A c) A is correct but R is incorrect 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.