Q.P. Code: 111001
Reg. no.: .....................
First Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary (SAY) Examinations
November 2025
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Human Anatomy Paper IUpper Limb, Head & Neck, Neuroanatomy including General Embryology, General Histology and
Genetics
Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
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Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages between answersIndicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
Answer all parts of a single question together ? Leave sufficient space between answers
Draw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
1. Multiple Choice Questions
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(20x1=20)The MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. xx) shall be answered only in the OMR sheet provided at page
No. 51 of the answer book (the inner portion of the back cover page (PART III)). Responses for MCQs
marked in any other part/page of the answer book will not be valued. For marking the correct responses
use X mark only
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Questions i-v are single response type questionsi. The only efferent from cerebellar cortex is
a) Axons of Purkinje cells
c) Dendrites of granule cells
b) Axons of basket cells
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d) Axons of golgi cellsii. Muscle that is NOT involved in flexion of elbow joint
a) Biceps brachi
b) Brachioradialis
c) Brachialis
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d) Coracobrachialisiii. Part of fallopian tube where fertilization normally occurs
a) Infundibulum
b) Ampulla
c) Isthmus
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d) Fimbriaeiv. Simple squamous epithelium is found in
a) Tonsil
b) Thin skin
c) Urinary bladder
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d) Endotheliumv. Incudostapedial joint is a type of
a) Saddle
b) Hinge
c) Ball and Socket
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d) CondylarQuestion vi-x are case scenario-based questions:
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.
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vi. Cutaneous sensations over which area of face is not affected in this conditiona) Tip of nose
b) Angle of mandible c) Angle of mouth
d) Forehead
vii. Sensory innervation of face is by all EXCEPT
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a) Mandibular nerveb) Maxillary nerve
c) Facial nerve
d) Ophthalmic nerve
viii. Foramen Rotundum transmits
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a) Facial nerveb) Mandibular nerve c) Maxillary nerve
d) Ophthalmic nerve
ix. The nerve of first pharyngeal arch is
a) Mandibular nerve
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c) Glossopharyngeal nerveb) Maxillary nerve
d) Vagus nerve
x. Gasserian ganglion is located in
a) Anterior cranial fossa
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c) Posterior cranial fossab) Middle cranial fossa
d) In neck at the level of C-6 vertebra
Question numbers xi-xv consists of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions by selecting the appropriate options given below.
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a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for Ac) A is correct but R is incorrect
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A
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d) A is incorrect but R is correctxi. 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.
xii. Assertion: Oogenesis begins in fetal life and then arrested until puberty.
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Reason: Final completion of meiosis II will happen only at the time of fertilization(PTO)
xiii. 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
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vertebraxiv. Assertion: Scalp injuries bleed profusely
Reason: Dangerous layers of scalp is rich in arteries
xv. Assertion: Cadaveric oath should be taken by every medical student before starting dissection.
Reason: Cadaver should be handled with due respect
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Question numbers xvi-xx are multiple response type questions. Read the statements & mark theanswers appropriately.
xvi. Features of X-linked recessive inheritance are
1) Both males and females can carry the affected gene
2) Only females are affected
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3) Achondroplasia is an example4) Hemophilia is an example
a) 1, 3, 4
b) 2, 3
c) 1, 3
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d) 1, 4xvii. Midbrain at the level of superior colliculus contains
1) Trochlear nucleus
2) Oculomotor nucleus
3) Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve
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4) Red nucleusa) 1, 2, 4
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3
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xviii. The endodermal germ layer gives rise to1) 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
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a) 1, 3b) 2, 4
c) 1, 4
d) 2, 3
xix. True about lateral ventricle of brain are
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1) Develops from diencephalon 2) Communicates with third ventricle through foramen of magendie3) Inferior horn extends into the temporal lobe
4) Calcar avis is a feature in the posterior horn
a) 2, 3, 4
b) 1, 3
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c) 3, 4d) 1, 2, 3
xx. Following are the attachments of triceps brachi
1) Supraglenoid tubercle
2) Olecranon process 3) Coracoid process
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4) Shaft of humerusa) 1, 2, 4
b) 2, 3, 4
c) 1, 2, 3
d) 2, 4
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(2x10=20)2. 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
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b) Mention the medial and lateral relations of the glandc) Describe the arterial supply of the gland with its relation to the corresponding nerves
d) Briefly describe the histology of thyroid gland.
(3+2+2+3)
3. Describe Brachial plexus under the following headings: formation (roots, trunks. divisions, cords),
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branches and Erb's point. Add a note on Klumpke's paralysis.(3+4+1+2)
Short Essays:
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(6x6=36)
4. Describe the attachments, innervation and actions of muscles of mastication.
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5. Illustrate and describe the microscopic anatomy of transverse section of compact bone. Add a note on thefunctions of periosteum.
(4+2)
6. Classify white matter fibres of cerebrum with suitable examples. Add a note on fibres of internal capsule.
(4+2)
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7. Describe the technique of karyotyping with its applications.8. Describe the formation of placenta. Add a note on placental barrier.
(4+2)
9. Describe the location, drainage and applied anatomy of cervical lymphnodes. Add a note on microscopy of
lymphnode.
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(4+2)Short Notes:
(6x4=24)
10. Describe the formation, course, termination and tributaries of external jugular vein.
11. Explain the anatomical basis of wrist drop.
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12. Describe the principle of genetic counselling.13. Explain the structural and functional differences between elastic and muscular arteries.
14. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Circle of Willis.
15. Describe the correct procedure while handling cadavers.
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