1st MBBS Gross Anatomy Question Bank

General Anatomy

Must Know (70% Marks Weightage)

Long Essays: 10 Marks

1) Define synovial joints. Classify them in detail with examples. Add a detailed
note on the characteristic features of synovial joints.

Short Essays: 5 Marks

1) Write about the following:

a) Ossification b) Ossification centres c) Laws of ossification with exceptions.
2) Classify muscles based on action with examples.
3) Define epiphysis-types with examples.
4) Glial cells/neuroglia with examples.
5) Blood supply to a long bone with an applied note.

Short Answers: 3 Marks

1)Periosteum.
2)Perichondrium.
3)Anatomical position.
4)Draw and label a typical spinal nerve.
5)End arteries with examples.
6)Dermatome.
7)Cartilaginous joints with examples.
8)Motor unit with examples.
9)Bursa (definition, types & examples).
10)Sesamoid bones with examples.
11)Hilton’s law with an example.
12)Spinal segment.
13) Haversian system (Osteon).
14) Karnataka Anatomy Act.

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 Desirable to Know (30% Marks Weightage)

Long Essays: 10 Marks

1) Define joints. Classify them with examples for each variety. Write in detail about the
synovial joints. (Characteristic features & classification with e.g.)

Short Essays: 5 Marks

1) Capillaries- definition, types with examples.

2) Portal venous system with examples.

Short Answers: 3 Marks

1) Pericytes.
2) Examples of modification of deep fascia.
3) Functions of a bone.
4) Anastomoses – definition & examples.
5) Multi-polar neuron- draw and label.
6) Neurons-Types.
7) Axons vs. dendrites.
8) Appendages of skin.
9) Glial cells (Glia).
10) Spurt vs. Shunt muscles.
11) Pneumatic bones.

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