2nd YEAR NEUROANATOMY – TOPICAL PAST

PAPERS (2005-22)
Compiled by;
2005-17 questions by Shahroze Ahmed, N-66, NMU
2018-22 questions by SAMRA SHAFIQUE & SHAHAB ZAFAR from BATCH ’25,
AIMC

Spinal Cord
1. What is Brown-Sequard Syndrome? Give its manifestations.
2. Trace the motor pathway (Corticospinal tract) from motor cortex to lower
motor neurons.
3. What is white and grey matter composed of? Write down their arrangement
in the spinal cord.

4. A) Illustrate the transmission of proprioception from right great toe to the

specific area of cerebral cortex, indicating all tracts and relays involved in this
pathway.

B) Define word deafness (acoustic verbal agnosia) and give its

Neuroanatomical basis.

Brainstem
1. Draw and label a transverse section of medulla at the level of sensory
decussation.
2. What will be the effects of occlusion of artery supplying the lateral part of
medulla? Give anatomical reasoning for your answer.
3. Draw and label a diagram of transverse section of caudal part of pons at the
level of facial colliculus.
4. Draw and label transverse section of midbrain at the level of superior
colliculus.
5. Give location and function of inferior colliculus. Give its connections in relation
to the pathway associated with this colliculus.
6. Name cranial nerve nuclei present in medulla.

Cerebellum
1. Name the cerebellar peduncles.
2. Write short note on superior cerebellar peduncle.
3. List three clinical signs of cerebellar dysfunction.

Cerebrum
1. Define commissural fibers.
2. What is corpus callosum?
3. What are the different parts of corpus callosum in sequence from the anterior
to the posterior end?
4. What are the superior relations of the body of corpus callosum?
5. What are forceps minor and forceps major?
6. In a tabulated manner, give the location, significance and Broadman’s
classification of sensory and motor speech areas in cerebral cortex.
7. Enlist functional areas of cerebrum located in frontal lobe mentioning their
Broadman’s classification.

Basal Nuclei
1. Name the basal nuclei of brain. Give the connections of globus pallidus.
2. A 48 year old male presented in OPD with history of tremors at rest and
difficulty in initiating new movements. On examination the patient was found
to have cogwheel rigidity with no loss of muscle power or sensibility,
Babinski’s sign was also negative. Using your knowledge of neuro-anatomy:
A) Identify the problem patient is suffering from?
B) Outline the cause and connecting pathway that gets affected in this
condition.
C) Enumerate the treatment options available for alleviation of symptoms.
3. A) Briefly describe various parts of caudate nucleus with its main connections.

B) What is chorea?

Cranial Nerves
1. Name the branches of trigeminal nerve. Which of these branches contain the
branchiomotor fibers?
2. Enumerate the nuclei of facial nerve with their location.
3. Describe the course and distribution of facial nerve.
4. What are the effects on the branches of facial nerve due to deep lacerations of
face?
5. List the functional components of facial nerve.
6. Enumerate the branches of facial nerve.
7. What types of fibers are carried in chorda tympani nerve?
8. Define and write the pathway for light reflex.
9. Trace visual fibres from retina to cortex.

Meninges
1. Define dural venous sinuses.
2. Write the location and tributaries of superior sagittal sinus.

Ventricles, CSF, BB barrier

1. Give the communications of the 3rd ventricle of the cerebrum.
2. Name the structures contributing to the formation of lateral and posterior
walls of the 3rd ventricle.
3. Enumerate the structures forming the roof and lateral walls of the 4th
ventricle.
4. Give the communications of the 4th ventricle and their significance.
5. Draw and label a diagram to show the floor of 4th ventricle.
6. Name the parts of lateral ventricle.
Blood Supply of Brain and Spinal Cord
1. Give account of arterial supply of spinal cord.
2. Draw and label diagram to show the arterial supply on the medial and lateral
surface of the cerebral hemisphere.
3. Enlist the arteries supplying the cerebellum mentioning the sources from
where they arise.
4. Give the location and arterial supply of primary are concerned with voluntary
motor control of the body.
5. Name arteries supplying the medulla oblongata with their area of supply.
6. What will be the effects of occlusion of artery supplying the lateral part of
medulla? Give anatomical reasoning for your answer.
7. Give the formation of Circle of Willis. Draw a diagram to illustrate your
answer.
8. Give the course and branches of anterior cerebral artery.
9. Give the area of cerebrum supplied by cortical branches of the anterior
cerebral artery.
10. What sensory motor deficit would most likely be produced in the event of
occlusion of the anterior cerebral artery?
11. Give the formation of great cerebral vein. How does it terminate?
12. Give the arteries supplying the superolateral surface of cerebrum mentioning
their area of supply on this surface. Support your answer with the help of a
diagram.
13. Name the main artery supplying the medulla? How does it enter the skull?
Enumerate its branches.