CVDR ArunahcalamKumar

CURRICULUM VITAE
PROF. ARUNACHALAM KUMAR M.B.BS., M.S., F.I.M.S.A.,

F.N.F.C.F.M., F.A.G.E.
Vice Chairman, Kanachur Academy of General Education,

Mangalore
Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Kanachur

Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore 575018
Date of birth: 27th. APR 1949
Email: ixedoc@hotmail.com Mob: 7259489123
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Testimonials
‘I am proud of you….keep it up’ Dr. C.N.R. Rao, Bharat Ratna
‘My most outstanding student’ Prof. B.M. Hegde, Padma Bhushan
‘Remarkable achievements’ Dr. M. S Valiathan, Padma Vibhushan
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Teaching & Research Experience
36 years
140 papers published & 100 plus papers presented
12 books (4 medical) as author / co-author
Examiner
Ph.D., M.D., M.S., M.Sc., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.P.T., B.N.Y.S.
Formerly
Dean, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nitte University
Head, Department of Anatomy, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore

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Head of Dept. of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Deputy Registrar, Manipal University
Chairman, Board of Studies, Manipal University
Chairman, Malpractices Committee, Manipal University
Chairman, Malpractices & Lapses Committee, Rajiv Gandhi University
Member, Examination Reforms Committee, RGUHS
Member, Board of Studies, Mangalore University
Visiting Professor, Kuwait University (2002, 2003)
Director (R&D) Nitte University
Chairman Board of Studies, Nitte University
Chairman, PhD Committee, Nitte University
Editor, Nitte University Journal of Health Science
PRESENTLY
Editor-in-chief, International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical

and Medical Science
Dy. Editor, Journal of Science of Healing Outcomes
Editorial Board, Cases Journal (U.K)
Editorial Board, Dental Hypotheses (USA)
Editorial Board, Biological Segment
Reviewer, British Medical Journal (U.K)
Reviewer, Journal of the I M A
Editorial Board, Journal of Oral Medicine Cases
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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01.Roll of Honor, KMC Students’ Association, Manipal
02.1969 Best Public Speaker Award from Indian Jaycees
03. 1977 Jaycees ‘Outstanding Young Person Award’
04. 1983 Professional Competence Award, Rotary Club, Mangalore (N)
05. 1984 Dr. T M. A Pai Gold Medal for Medical Research
06. 1984 Rotary Foundation GSE Award’ for study tour of U.S.A
07. 1984 Rotary Foundation ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ recognition
08. 1985 Best Paper, State Conference of Community Medicine
09. 1989 Commendable Service Award from D.K. District Scouts & Guides
10. 1990 Distinguished Alumnus Award, K.M.C
11. 1992 Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy
12. 1996 Best Paper, National Biomedical Engineering Conf., Manipal
13. 1998 Intel Award ‘Best Computer Science Project’ at Zonal & National
14. 2001 Karnataka District Rajyotsava Award, for Medical Service
15. 2002 Air India-Deccan Herald B.O.L.T. State 1st Prize for Innovative Teaching
16. 2003 Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to medical literature, K.M.C

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17. 2004 Best Paper, International Conference on Diabetes, Jaipur
18. 2005 Best Paper, National Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya
19. 2006 2nd Prize, Conference of Medicine PGs, Annamalai University
20. 2007 Top-Blogger in India Award from Sulekha.com
21. 2009 Intel Neo Sports Inventor Award
22. 2010 S A Husain Memorial Conservationist Award
23. 2010 Fellow National Foundation of Clinical Forensic Medicine
24. 2011 Best Poster Award, Malaysian Association of Anatomists, Penang
25. 2012 Member, International Advisory Panel, Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy
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26. 2012 Scholar-Member, World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
27. 2015 D.K. Dt. Jilla Parishad Senior Citizens Award (Medical services)
BOOKS
1.Textbook of Histology, Emmess Publications, ISBN 2 nd ed., 2011
2. ABC Handbook of Embryology, ISBN Jaypee Publications, 4th. ed., 2003
3. Cryptic Crossword Decoder, ISBN Sri Durga Agency, 1996
4. Footnotes, ISBN Sri Durga Agencies, 1995
5. Americana, Sharada Publishers, 1984
6. Fathers, rebels & dreamers, ISBN Invisible Man Press, 2005
7. Blogprint, ISBN Penguin Publications (co-author) 2007
8. Philosophy of evolution, ISBN Yash Publications, Bikaner (co-author) 2010
9. Biomedical Writing, ISBN Gayathri Printers, 2011
10. Biped stance & stride, LAP, ISBN 978-3-659-44121-9, 2013
12. Birds of Nitte University Campus, ISBN 978-81-908028-8-8, 2014
13. Love Affairs, Partridge Book (UK) in press, 2015
14. Nature, Naturally, Valmeeki Publishers, 2015

15. Her India, Valmeeki Publishers, 2015
RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATIONS
140. Arunachalam Kumar

Intra-oral and peri-stomal changes engendered by evolution of orthograde posture
and bipedal gait, Oral Health Case Reports, Vol.1; No.1, 2015
139. Arunachalam Kumar & Shivarama CH,

The squatting facet on femora of South Indians, International Journal of Science
Research & Education Vol.3, No.7, p 3995-3997; 2015
138. Arunachalam Kumar,

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An overview of locomotion & propulsive bio-mechanisms in vertebrates, International
Journal of Social Science & Humanities, Vol.3 No.7, pp 1-23, 2015
137. Arunachalam Kumar, Observations on bipedal stance and stride in birds,

International Journal of Science Research & Education, Vol.3; No.7 p 3991-3994, 2015
136. Rekhalatha & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

The pelvic arterial supply; classification of the main branches of the internal iliac
artery, International Journal of Scientific Research & Education, 3: 3; 2099-3005
135. Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

Evolution of bipedal gait: adaptation in skull osteology, International Journal of
Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences, 1; 2
134. Shivarama C & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

Persistent left superior vena cava: a case report, International Journal of Life Scie188,
2015, International Journal of Life Science Research, 3; 1; 186- 187
133. Jagadeesh T & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

Dissipation of heat in the heart & the biophysics of coronary outflow, International
Journal of Life Science Research, 3; 1; 154-158
132. Jagadeesh T & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

Nonlinear interpretations of ECG, International Journal of Scientific Research &
Education, 3; 2; 2912-2916
131. Bangera Y, Ahmed NA & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

Transvaginal sacrospinous ligament colpopexy, International Journal of Health Care
Sciences, 2; 2; 301-304
130. Rekhalatha & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

Study of Intravaginal Tablet Misoprostol (25μg) for Induction of Labour in Primigravida
with Term Gestation, International Journal of Healthcare Sciences .Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp:
325-330

Non-linear systems in medicine,
International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical & Medical Science,
Vol. 1, No.1, 48-69
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128. Shivarama CH & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015
Spatular extension of left lobe of liver, International Journal of Scientific Education &
Research, 3: 1
127. Shivarama CH, Shishirkumar & Arunachalam Kumar, 2015

The Wormian os ptericum (epipteric bone)
International Journal of Scientific Education & Research, 3: 1
126. Arunachalam Kumar, Ethology: Observations on animal behavior,

ZOOsPrint, Vol XX1X, 9: 11, 2014

Cerebral hemisphere and shredding direction,
International Journal of Health Scientific Education & Research
124. Shishirkumar, Nambiar S & Arunachalam Kuma, 2014

Study of squatting facets of tibia & talus in south Indian population, International
Journal of Science and Research, 3; 6;
123. Bhat PS & Arunachalam Kumar, 2014

Observations on the feet of south Indian tree-climbing communities,
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 4; 4
122. Shishirkumar, Nambiar S, Arunachalam Kumar, GV Patil

Morphometric analysis of the superior articulating surface of the talus,
International Journal of Scientific Education & Research

Accelerated nail growth in diabetics,
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences, ISSN 2348-5728 Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp: 163-
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120. R. Avadhani & Arunachalam Kumar, 2014

Vincristine sulphate induced sperm shape abnormalities in mice,
International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 6, Issue, 09, pp.8829-8833
119.Arunachalam Kumar, 2014

Cysts, sinuses and fistulae of branchial origin
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 4, 4
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The ulnar nerve in the tunnel of Guyon
International Journal of Scientific Research & Research, 2: 8: 1781-1784

The Functional Anatomy of the Male Gonadal Vessels: A Re-Appraisal
International Journal of Scientific Research and Education 2: 8, 1728-1740, 2014
116. EA Kumar, B V Marla, C J Kumar, G Chitkara, N Mishra, Arunachalam Kumar

Spectral analysis of resonant sounds of chest percussion
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 4, No.3, 97-98, 2014

Rotation of upper limbs in the overweight
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 4, No. 3, 43-44, 2014
114. Arunachalam Kumar, Kumari SN, Kavitha K. & Rojin T.S

Evaluation of Radio-protective Effect of Averrhoa carambola Leaves Extract in Wistar
Rats, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.4, No. 2, 70-80, 2014

Unipedal stance in birds: some observations
ZOO’s Print, Vol. XXVIII, No. 11, p 35, 2013
112.Arunachalam Kumar
Chaos: applications in medicine, monograph published on Scrib.D, 2013

Biped stance & stride: Origins of orthograde posture and gait
ISBN 978-3-659-44121-9; 1st. ed. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013
110. Raghavendra AY, Kavitha, Arunachalam Kumar, Tarvadi P & Harsha CR, 2013,
Anatomical study of the moderator band
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.3; No.4
109. Arunachalam Kumar, Kumari NS, D’Souza P & Bhargava D, 2013;

Evaluation of renal protective activity of Adhatoda zeylanica (medic) leaves extract in
Wistar rats, Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.3, No.4
108. George BM, Muddanna SR, Arunachalam Kumar, 2013
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Biomechanics of climbing coconut trees and its implications in ankle-foot morphology,
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, .7, 5, 789-793

Thermoregulation in the heart and the biophysics of coronary arterial flow
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, .3, 2, 58 - 62

Cranio-caudal displacement of propulsive accruements: evolutionary markers?
Journal of Biological Sciences, 6 (1) 30-31
105. George BM, Arunachalam Kumar, Muddanna SR, 2013

Foot Deformations in Coconut Tree Climbers of South India
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 3 (1) 45 – 51

Hopping in Birds: Is choice of gait influenced by cervical mobility and field of vision?
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 3 (1) 56 - 58
103. Vishal K., Vinay K.V., Remya K., Arunachalam Kumar & Shishir K, 2012
High Sacral Hiatus with Non Fusion of Lamina of First Sacral Vertebrae: A Case Report,
Nitte University Journal of Health Science,.2 (4)
102. Arunachalam Kumar & Hegde BM, 2012

Chaos theory: Impact on and implications in medicine
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, 2; 4
101. Remya K, Arunachalam Kumar & Vishal K, 2012

The unco-vertebral joints of Luschka,
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, .2, 4

The pollex-index complex and the kinetics of opposition,
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 2, No.4
99. Steinhauser G, Arunachalam Kumar et al, 2012

The role of peer review in innovative science
Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, Vol. 33, October, 359-376
98. Arunachalam Kumar, Suchetha Kumari N & Divya Bhargavan, 2012

Evaluation of in vitro anti-oxidant property of ethanolic extract from leaves of
Achryanthes aspera , Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Research, 5; 3
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Knuckle-walking: prelude to hominin bipedality or acquired mechanism to protect
fingertips?
Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.2, No.2

Research: where we are and where we hope to be

Fibonacci sequence in flexion-extension complex of index digit
Arunachalam Kumar, 2012

The range of pollex-index approximations in opposition
Bincy M. George, Muddanna SR, Arunachalam Kumar, Niveditha S, JS D’Souza , 2012

Health of coconut tree climbers of rural south India - Medical emergencies, body mass
index and occupational marks- a quantitative and survey study;
Journal of Diagnostic and Clinical Research Vol. 6 (1) pp 57- 60
Bidarikotimath S. Avadhani R. & Arunachalam Kumar, 2011

Primary pattern of arteries of upper limb with relevance to their variations.
International Journal of Morphology, 29 (4):1422-1428, 2011.

Chaos & electrocardiography
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No. 4
90.Avadhani RK, Dhanesh, Arunachalam Kumar et al 2011

Radio-ulnar synostosis: a case report

Editorial: Exercise your write
Arunachalam Kumar
Editorial: Why write?
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No.1-3
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Arunachalam Kumar, Shetty A, Shetty U, KumarS & Harsha C, 2011
Temperomandibular joint: kinetics
Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol.1, No.1-3

Fingerprint analysis of ethnic Arab Kuwaiti women
Nitte University Journal of Health Science Vol.1, No.1-3
85.Kumar S, Kumar JC, Bhat S & Arunachalam Kumar

An anatomic study of unusual origin of nerve to mylohyoid and its clinical significance,
British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 49: 5; 2011
Paval J, Srinivasan KK, Arunachalam Kumar et al

Anti-arthritic activity of the plant Tinospora cordifolia willd.
Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology, 5 (1) 11-16, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar
Red toenails
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 183 (5) 589, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar
An overview on evolution of human erect posture, bipedal mobility and gait
RGUHS Journal of Medical Sciences 1: 3: 35-41, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar, Remya N & Kavitha K

Palatal Index and osteometry: a parameter for sex identification
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol. 5, No. 2, 9-10, 2011
Sports injuries: a new perspective on causation
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Vol. 5, No. 3, 134, 2011
Bidarikotimath S, Ramakrishna A & Arunachalam Kumar

Reverse sexual dimorphism in digit ratios detected in Down Syndrome
Indian Journal of Forensic Research, 1: 1: 2011
Bincy G, Mudanna RS & Arunachalam Kumar

Foot deformities in coconut tree climbers
Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health (in press) 2010
Kumar JC, Vivek Y, Arunachalam Kumar & Hegde BM

Oral candidiasis in chikungunya viral fever: a case report
Cases Journal, 3 (6) 2010
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Arunachalam Kumar,
Risus sardonicus
Hektoen International: Journal of Medical Humanities, 2 :1; 2010
75.Arunachalam Kumar,
The Gondwanaland crescent as home to hominid gene pool,
Philosophy of evolution, Transcience Transactions Vol.1
Yash Publications, Bikaner, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC,

The face as an index in health and disease
Med. Hypotheses, 74 (2): 389-90, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC

Dental caries: Cola, calor or calories
Med. Hypotheses, 74 (3):613, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar
Musings on time, space & brevity
Scientific Medicine 1 (2) 2009
Bhat PS & Arunachalam Kumar

The medial longitudinal arch in tree climbing communities
Scientific Medicine 1 (2) 2009
70.Prabhu LV, Ranade AV, Rai R, Pai MM, Arunachalam Kumar et al,
The nasal septum: An osteometric study of 16 cadaver specimens,
Ear Nose Throat J.; 88 (8):1052-1056, 2009
Ganesh KC, Arunachalam Kumar et al

Morphology of lacrimal sac and lacrimal duct in cadaver
Bratislava Medical Journal, 110 (11) 740-743, 2009
Vivek Y, Bhoppi R, Arunachalam Kumar et al

The femoral neck-shaft angle in squatters,
Ind. J. Forensic Med. Toxic., 3; 1: 2009
Arunachalam Kumar
Way to go: Editorial
Scientific Medicine, 1; 1; 2009
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Arunachalam Kumar
A hypothesis on factors influencing preferences of scalp hair-parting line,
Medical Hypotheses, 72 (4) 480, 2009
Burn the bra: compromised chaotic cooling as cause for testicular and breast
carcinomas
Medical Hypotheses, 73 (6) 1079-80, 2009
Pai MM, Prabhu LV, Nayak SR & Arunachalam Kumar

The palmaris longus muscle: its anatomic variations and functional morphology
Romanian Journal of Morphology & Embryology, 49 (2) 215-217, 2008

Swinging high and low: why do testes hang at different levels?
Medical Hypotheses 69 (3) 2008
Kumar CJ, Baboo CA, Arunachalam Kumar et al

The socioeconomic impact of the chikungunya viral epidemic in India
Open Medicine 1(2) e92-94 2007
60.Oberoi V, Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar et al

Does non-chaotic weight - bearing foci cause foot ulcerations in diabetics?
Medical Hypotheses 68 (2) 468-469, 2007
Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar

Adolescent smoking,
Canadian Medical Association Journal 176 (5) 657-658, 2007
Nayak SR & Arunachalam Kumar et al

Unusual lengthy styloid process
Singapore Medical Journal 48 (2) 2007
Nayak SR & Arunachalam Kumar et al

The mendosal suture of the occipital bone
Surgical & Radiological Anatomy, 29 (4) 329-332, 2007
55.Prabhu LV & Arunachalam Kumar et al

Laparoscopy as an educational and recruiting tool
American Journal of Surgery, 194 (1) 142, 2007
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Arunachalam Kumar
Snake bite: Sociocultural Anthropological Bias
PLoS Medicine, 3 (9) e412, 2007
Arunachalam Kumar, Mallya K.B. & Kumar J C

Does stopping smoking trigger lung cancers
Medical Hypotheses, 68 (5) 1176-1177, 2007
Kumar CJ, Arunachalam Kumar, Deokar A, Kumar A, Hegde BM

Awareness & attitude about disease mongering among medical and pharmaceutical
students, PLoS Medicine 3 (4) e213, 2006
Ranade A, Prabhu LV & Arunachalam Kumar

Morphometric study of the tibial collateral ligament
International Journal of Morphology, 24 (4) 677-678, 2006
Snake bite: sociocultural anthropological bias
PLoS Medicine 3 (9) e412, 2006
Prabhu LV, Pai M & Arunachalam Kumar

The nasal septum: osteometry
E.N.T. Journal USA (in press), 2006

Suckling and micturition reflex in cows
Dairy Science Journal November, 2006
Arunachalam Kumar,
Witness to a birth
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 11, 2006
Kumar JC, Sharma VK & Arunachalam Kumar

Jetlag & malaria susceptibility
45.Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC

Moringa oleifera: for non-chemical water purification
BMJ 331 (7519) 781, 2005

Anatomy for the bird brained
British Medical Journal, 331: 1471, 2005
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Very patient me,
British Medical Journal, 331 (7528): 1309

Crying wolf, British Medical Journal 331:484

Aspirin for everyone over 50? The buck stops in the consulting room
BMJ 16; 331 (7509): 161

Gag reflex for arrest of intractable hiccups
Medical Hypotheses, 65(6):1206
Kumar AE, Vyas BV, Kumar JC, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar, 2005
Spectral analysis of resonant sounds of chest percussion as a non-invasive diagnostic-
prognostic tool. Proceedings of the National Conference on Devices, Intelligent
Systems & Communication, Manipal
Kumar JC, Kumar AE, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar, 2005,
Abdomino-electrography, Proceedings of the National Conference on Devices,
Intelligent Systems & Communications, Manipal
Kumar JC, Arunachalam Kumar, Ashwini Kumar E & Ashoka B, 2005

Sudomotor Dysfunction: A New Bedside Diagnostic Aid
BMJ (S. Asia) 21 2005

Magnetic Forces for Bone Lengthening
35.Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar

Magnetic Attraction as Maintenance Force in Fractures
Medical Hypothesis, 65: 2: 418, 2005

Atavistic Orofacial Response to Manually Dexterous Activity
Medical Hypotheses, Vol. 65: 161, 2005
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Placebo medicine: physician, cure thyself
PLoS Medicine, 2 (11) e388, 2005
Vasudha S, Arunachalam Kumar & Prabhu L V

Morphometry of Middle Ear Ossicles
Indian Journal of Otology, Vol. 10 2004 (in press)
Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

View Point: The Physiodynamics and Biomechanics of the Cardiac Apex
BMJ (Asian Ed.), Vol. 20: No.3: 19-20, 2004
The Thumb Sign in the Overweight
British Medical Journal (Asian Ed.) Vol.19: No.3: 16-17: 2003
Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar

Ellis van Creveld Syndrome in Adult Female
Journal of the Indian Association of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Vol.15: No.1: 2003
Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar

The Functional Anatomy of the lacrimal sac
Karnataka Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.20, No.2, 26-27, 2003

Mayer Rokintansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome: Palmar dermatoglyphics
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 69: 2: 95- 96, 2003
Latha VP & Arunachalam Kumar

The Classification of Branches of the Internal Iliac Artery
Anatomica Karnataka, Vol. 2 No. 2, 1-10, 2002
Combing Techniques
Journal of Irreproducible Results, Vol. 45: No. 4: 13: 2000
Thota B, Sonia R, Radhika M, Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar

Eagle’s Syndrome & Anatomy of the Styloid Process
Indian Journal of Dental Research, XI 2: 65-70, 2000
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar

Opposition Mechanics of the Favored Index-Pollex Complex: A Community Study
Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan, VIII 19, 1998
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Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Digit
Proceedings of the N.C.B.E., Ed. UC Niranjan, VIII 21, 1998

Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls
National Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Manipal 1998
20.Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar

Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls in Electrocardiography, Proceedings
of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan 1998
Arunachalam Kumar
Non-metric Analysis of Post-cranial Skeleton
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 (2) No 29, 1997
Arunachalam Kumar A & Bose KV

Moxibustion Scarring: An Aid to Identity Establishment
Journal of the Karnataka Medico-legal Society Vol. 6 (2) No 25, 1997
Arunachalam Kumar
Itching & Immunity
The Lancet, Vol. 348, No. 9038, 1382, 1996
Arunachalam Kumar
Cerebral Dominance, Handedness & Paper Shredding
Journal of the Karnataka Medico-legal Society, 4; 1; 15 1995
15.Ramakrishna A & Arunachalam Kumar

Vincristine Sulphate Induced Sperm Shape Abnormalities
Journal of the International Medical Sciences Academy,
Vol. 7 No.1 9 1993
Arunachalam Kumar & Savita S

Morphometry of the Bony Palate & its Asymmetry
Journal of the Indian Dental Association, Vol. 63, No. 7, 277 1992
Bose K V & Arunachalam Kumar

The Physical load on Primary Schoolers in Mangalore City
Karnataka Pediatric Journal, Vol. 6, No. 4, 19 1991
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Arunachalam Kumar, Vivek Shankar & Savita S, 1990
Paediatric E.N.T. health status and southwest monsoon 1988
Karnataka Journal of Community Health, Vol. 6
Arunachalam Kumar
Advantages of Private Professional Education
Journal of Maharashtra State Dental Association
Vol. 14 No. 2, 39, 1989
Arunachalam Kumar & Agarwal A

Diabetes Mellitus & Nail Growth Rate
Bulletin of the Voluntary Health Association, 1988
10.Arunachalam Kumar & Pai ML

Foramen Magnum Index for Sexing Adult Indian Crania
Anatomical Adjuncts, Vol. 1 No. 7, 1988
9.Arunachalam Kumar
Branchial Cysts, Sinuses & Fistulae
Karnataka Pediatric Journal, Vol. 2, No.1, 9, 1986
Arunachalam Kumar & Anupam Agarwal, 1986

Karnataka State Dental Journal, Vol.4, No.1, 131-133
8.Ravikumar R & Arunachalam Kumar

Broad Toe, Mental Retardation & Unusual Facies: A Report on Five Cases of
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome,
Karnataka Paediatric Journal, Vol. 1 No. 7, 1986
7.Arunachalam Kumar & Agarwal A

Gingivo-labial Sulcus Abrasions & Faulty Toothbrush Anatomy
Karnataka Dental Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 20, 1985
6.Baliga BS, Arunachalam Kumar & Krishnamurthy PN

Intra-oral Anomalies in Ellis van Creveld Syndrome
Karnataka Dental Journal, Vol. 3, No. 4, 115, 1985
5.Arunachalam Kumar
Complementary Rotation of Index in Thumb-Index Opposition
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Proceedings of the International Conference of Biomechanics & Clinical Kinesiology of
Hand & Foot, Eds. Patil KM & Srinivasan H, IIT Madras, 1985
4.Arunachalam Kumar
Vincristine Sulphate Induced Ectodermal Dysplasias in Chick Embryos
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology,
Vol. 50, No. 1, 42, 1984
3.Arunachalam Kumar
Adductor Pollicis Test for Ulnar Nerve Lesions
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 78, No. 3, 420, 1983
2.Arunachalam Kumar & Koranne SP

Squatting Facet on Femora in the West Coastal Indian Population
Forensic Science International, Vol. 21 No. 2, 19, 1983
1.Arunachalam Kumar
More Nose Blowing for Foreign Body Removal
Canadian Family Physician, Vol. 28, No. 2, 198, 1982
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
Stuttering review:
http://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d3742?tab=responsestering review
The ‘Thumb Sign’ in Obesity
Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No.10, 2002
An Osteological Clue to Bipedalism
Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No. 9, 2002
A Tear Shed, Again, for Bipedalism
Human Races Monthly, Vol.1, No. 9, 2002
Shedding a Tear for Bipedalism
Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 9, 2002
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The Index digit rotation and opposition evolution
Human Races Monthly, Vol. 1, No.9, 2002
Hominid Fossils in India: Some Predictions
Was brachiation ‘one small step’ for mankind?
The Kumar Hypothesis on Hominid Fossil Finds in India
Fossil Finds in India: Early Hominids

Branding & moxibustion: diagnostic aids?
http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7489/481.extract/reply#bmj_el_98652

The why of knuckle walking
http://network.nature.com/groups/transcience/forum/topics/5454

Thumbing your way forward

Are squatting facets more than osteological oddities?

Cranio-caudal shift in locomotor biomechanisms during evolution

Kumar’s gene saturation theory Part I
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Kumar’s gene saturation theory: chaos: Part II

A look at mass extinction
Shedding a tear for bipedalism Parts I & II
17. Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC

Medical Ethics & Prenatal Sex Determination
http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7494/745.1/reply

Bursitis: cramming canines
CMAJ http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/eletters/173/12/1445#3330

Not as alarming:
http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7511/255.1.extract/reply#bmj_el_113782

Why not go the whole hog?
http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7517/591.2/reply

Research fraud: difficulties in getting at the truth
http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7511/281.full?ijkey=06681d7bdc78bcd4e710b1e3
321dd6863cadab30&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha

Don’t call it a comeback
http://blogs.nature.com/thescepticalchymist/2006/07/dont_call_it_a_comeback.htm
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Are we skipping more important Nobel criteria?
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http://www.plosbiology.org/annotation/listThread.action;jsessionid=
10. Arunachalam Kumar & Kumar JC

Simpler self diagnostic aid to breast cancer
http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7481/26.extract/reply09. Arunachalam Kumar
More left handed relatives too?
http://www.bmj.com/content/331/7521/882.short/reply

Doctors complicity with torture
http://archive.student.bmj.com/issues/08/10/editorials/344.php
Mental instability, vitamin C and immunity to common colds
http://medicne.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request-read-
response&doi=10.1371/journal

Medical Ethics & Prenatal Sex Determination
http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7494/745.1.extract/reply#bmj_el_102211
05.Arunachalam Kumar, Kumar JC & Chitkara G

Non-manipulative Relief for Chronic Back Pain
http://www.bmj.com/content/329/7479/1377.abstract/reply
Does insanity confer immunity to HIV?
Cheating: Prevention, not proving, is the answer
http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7499/1064.full/reply#bmj_el_106593
Bell's Palsy: aetiology should include iatrogenic too
http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7504/1374.full/reply#bmj_el_109438

Nit combing makes common sense: if only common sense were so!
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
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The skull and skeleton in infants: CME K.I.M.S., Mangalore, 2015

The biorhythms of systems, DST-UGC National Seminar on Chronobiology, Mangalore
University, 2015

ABC of research, International Medical Students Association Conference, Mangalore
2015
96. Arunachalam Kumar 2013

The universality of basic science research; UGC-KSTA National Seminar on Basic
Science Courses, Canara College, Mangalore

Research paper writing: UGC National Workshop on Qualitative Research, NUINS,
Mangalore

National Seminar of Science & Spirituality, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore

Secrets of scientific research
National Conference, Indian Association of Endodontics, Mangalore, 2012
Update on infectious disease: Resource Person at ICMR Symposium
MCOPS, Manipal University, 2012
Arunachalam Kumar
Biomedical writing
XXIII National Conference of Pedodontics &Preventive Dentistry, Mangalore, 2011
Forensic science: past, present & future: A. K. S Iyengar Oration
XIX National Conference of the Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Mangalore, 2011
How to generate a research idea?
Medical Education Department, Fr. Mullers Medical College, Mangalore, 2011
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Lateral thinking in medical research
CME, Dept of Anatomy, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar
Erect posture: the handicaps of bipedalism
CDE, Indian Dental Association, DK Branch, Mangalore, 2011
Arunachalam Kumar
The art of scientific writing
CDE , ABSMIDS, Mangalore, 2011
85.Bincy MG, Arunachalam Kumar & Muddanna SR, 2011

Occupational adaptations in plantar contact areas of coconut climbers of south India,
International Conference on Occupation Health, Bangkok
Bincy MG, Arunachalam Kumar & Mudanna SR, 2010

Quantifiable anatomical changes in professional coconut tree-climbers of South India:
Is there atavism. National Conference, ASI, Pune
Arunachalam Kumar, Medicolegal issues and MCI

IV National Conference, NFCFM, Virajpet, 2010
Arunachalam Kumar
Research & observation science,
2nd. Asian Medical Students Conference, MEDICON, Mangalore, 2009
Arunachalam Kumar
Sports injuries and biomechanics: KST / Mangalore University Symposium, 2009
Cerebration & evolution: Indian Brain Research Organization / DST National Seminar,
Mangalore, 2009

Newer perspectives in HIV control, Collaborative Research, KS Hegde Medical
Academy & Wake Forest University USA, 2008

Nanomedicine and virology:
National Conference on nanomaterials & nanotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, 2007
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Oberoi DV, Kumar JC & Arunachalam Kumar, 2006
Non-chaotic weight bearing foci and diabetic foot ulceration
PG Medical Conference, Annamalai University
Arunachalam Kumar
An overview of Sports Medicine
Regional Workshop on Sports Medicine, Mangalore, 2006

Are prescriptions necessary to buy drugs in India?
Regional Conferences on Medical ethics, Tirupati, 2006
Chitkara G, Mohanan P, Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Orofacial reflex response reaction intensity among mentally challenged children,
National Conference of Community Medicine, Tirupati, 2006
70.Kumar A, Kumar J C, Deokar A & Arunachalam Kumar

Awareness of disease mongering among pharmaceutical and medical students,
Deokar A, Kumar A, Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Evaluation mosquito biorhythms and malaria endemicity in rural & urban locales,
Abhishek M B & Arunachalam Kumar

Analysis of chronobiological factors influencing ODI cricket performances,
International Conference on Sports Science, Manipal, 2006
Abhishek M B & Arunachalam Kumar

H-reflex and sports performance levels
International Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya, 2005
Oberoi DV, Arunachalam Kumar, Kumar JC.,

Non-chaotic weight-bearing foci & diabetic foot ulceration?
International Conference on Endocrinology. Jaipur; 2005.
65.Kumar J C, Kumar E A & Arunachalam Kumar

The functional anatomy of coronary arteries
Annual State Conference of the Cardiological Society of India, 2005, Mangalore
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Kumar AE, Vyas BV, Kumar JC, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar
Spectral analysis of resonant sounds of chest percussion as a non-invasive diagnostic-
prognostic tool. Proceedings of the National Conference on Devices, Intelligent
Systems & Communication, 2005, Manipal
Kumar J C, Ashwini Kumar E, Chitkara G, Mishra N & Arunachalam Kumar

Abdomino-electrography. Proceedings, National Conference on Devices, Intelligent
Systems & Communications, 2005, Manipal
Ashwin K & Arunachalam Kumar

Sports Injuries: Newer Perspectives on Muscle Action
National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005
Ashwin K & Arunachalam Kumar

Pronation, Supination and Biomechanics of Spin Bowling
National Conference of Sports Medicine, Chennai, 2005
60.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

Coronary Arterial Array Geometry & Haemodynamics: A New Biophysical Perspective,
Indo-Australian Seminar on Biotechnology, Manipal, 2005

Nail Growth in Diabetes Mellitus
International Colloquium on Diabetes, Chennai, 2004
Nayak S, Bhat S & Arunachalam Kumar

Analysis of Plantar Prints in Tree-climbing Communities
National Conference, A.S.I., Hyderabad, 2004
Nayak S, Narayana K, Walid R & Arunachalam Kumar

Styloid Process Elongation: Case Report & Discussion

Chaotic Plantar Weight Distribution in Bipeds
55.Kumar J C & Arunachalam Kumar

The Biophysical Mechanisms of Phonation
National Conference, A.S.I, Hyderabad, 2004
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The Biophysics & Physiology of Phonation
Indo-Australian Symposium on Biomaterials & Biotechnology, Manipal 2004

The Physiological Dynamics of Cardiac Apex Beat
Indo-Australian Symposium on Biomaterials & Biotechnology, Manipal 2004
Arunachalam Kumar
The Fibula as Graft, Workshop on Cadaveric Dissection of Facial Nerve
Dept of Maxillofacial Surgery, C.O.D.S, Mangalore, 2003
Arunachalam Kumar
Paleopathology & the World of Medical Art
Workshop on Medical Art & Photography, Mangalore 2003
50.Feroz K & Arunachalam Kumar

Fingerprint Profile in Female Arabs of Kuwait
49th A.S.I. National Conference, Gulbarga, 2002
Feroz K & Arunachalam Kumar

Palmar Dermatoglyhics in Kuwaiti Female Medical Students
Karnataka Chapter of Anatomists, Hubli, 2002
Arunachalam Kumar
Fossil Finds in India: Early Hominids

Palmar Dermatoglyphics as a Diagnostic Tool in MRKH Syndrome
State Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Bangalore, 2002
45.Manou J & Arunachalam Kumar

Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Finger
48th A.S.I. National Conference, Manipal, 2001

The Rotational Kinetics of Index-Pollex in Opposition Exercise
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Vasudha S & Arunachalam Kumar
Morphometrical Analysis of Middle Ear Ossicles

The Functional Anatomy of the Lacrimal Sac: A Reassessment
Anuradha, Jaijesh P & Arunachalam Kumar

The Brachial Artery: Anomalies & Applied Anatomy
47th A.S.I. National Conference, Dehradun, 2001
40.Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar

Osteometry of the Nasal Septum
Prabhu L V, Minnie P & Arunachalam Kumar

Branching Pattern of the Internal Iliac Artery: Classification
Mehboob S & Arunachalam Kumar

The Kinetics of Spin Bowling; Off-spin, supination & pronation
National Conference on Sports Medicine, N.I.S., New Delhi, 1999
Mehboob S & Arunachalam Kumar

Biomechanically Produced Sports Injuries
National Conference on Sports Medicine, N.I.S., New Delhi, 1999
Arunachalam Kumar
Medical Research in Third World Scenarios
45th Annual Conference, International College of Surgeons, Mysore, 1999

Styloid Process Osteometry & Eagle’s Syndrome
S. Zone E.N.T. Conference, Mangalore, 1999

Osteometry of the Nasal Septum
S. Zone E.N.T. Conference, Mangalore, 1999
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Rao K P S & Arunachalam Kumar
A Biomechanical Study of Sachin Tendulkar’s On-drive
46th A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998
D’Souza A & Arunachalam Kumar

Styloid Process Osteometry & Eagle’s Syndrome
46th A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998
Minnie P, Prabhu L V & Arunachalam Kumar

The Branching Pattern of Ulnar Nerve in the Tunnel of Guyon
46th. A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, 1998
30.Anuradha & Arunachalam Kumar

Observations on the Tibial Collateral Ligament
46th. A.S.I. National Conference, Karad, MH 1998

The Functional Morphology of Palmaris Longus Muscle
19th National Conference of the I.A.B.S, Mangalore, 1998

Flexion-Extension of the Index Digit: A Kinesiological Analysis

Linearity or Chaos? An electro-cardiographic perspective
Ahmad K, Susheel Chandra S & Arunachalam Kumar A

The Kinetics of Pace Bowling

Opposition Mechanics of the Favoured Index-Pollex Complex: A Community Study,
Rao A & Arunachalam Kumar A

Opposition Biomechanics: A Community Study
National Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Manipal, 1998
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Mathematical Analysis of Flexion-Extension of Index Digit

Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls
National Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Manipal 1998

Intrinsic Cardiac Randomness & Diagnostic Pitfalls in Electrocardiography, Proceedings
of the N.C.B.E., Ed. U C Niranjan 1998
Arunachalam Kumar
State of the Union: Health & Medicine
IV S. Zone Conference, Urological Society of India, Mangalore 1997
Arunachalam Kumar
Despite a Busy Medical Practice
Merck Oration, IX State Conference, Indian Medical Association, Goa 1997
Bhat P & Arunachalam Kumar

A Simple Technique for Malaria Control
Ross Centenary Conference on Malaria & Tropical Diseases,
Bangalore, 1997
Prabhu P, Arunachalam Kumar & Hegde BM

Electrocardiography & Chaos: A Closer Look
National Seminar on Chaos Theory, Haridas Foundation,
Bangalore, 1996
15.Savita S & Arunachalam Kumar

The Unco-vertebral Joints of Luschka
XVI State Conference, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Belgaum, 1993
Arunachalam Kumar
Embryology & Anomalies in the Development of Heart
Seminar on Paediatrics & Neonatology, Mangalore 1993
Sanyal A K & Arunachalam Kumar
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Comparative analysis of evaluation methodologies under three Universities
Annual Conference of the A.S.I., Imphal 1991
Arunachalam Kumar
Ethical Considerations in Medical Research
IV State Conference, Kerala State Urological Society, Mangalore, 1990

Opposition Mechanics of the Favoured Index-Pollex Complex: A Community Study,
10. Savita S & Arunachalam Kumar

The Thumb-Index Complex Biomechanics in Opposition
XIV Conference of Indian Society of Hand Surgeons,
Manipal, 1990
Savita S & Arunachalam Kumar

The Tibial Collateral Ligament: Morphology & Variations
XIC State Conference, Karnataka Orthopaedics Society,
Mangalore, 1990
Savita S, Vivek S R, Ballal R & Arunachalam Kumar

Paediatric E.N.T Profile & Southwest Monsoons
IV State Conference, Karnataka Association of Community Health, Mangalore, 1989
Sanyal A K & Arunachalam Kumar

Syllabus Rationalization & Preclinical Course
46th Conference of Anatomical Society of India, Calcutta, 1989
Arunachalam Kumar & Agarwal A

Diabetes Mellitus & Nail Growth Rate
Bulletin of the Voluntary Health Association, 1988
5.Arunachalam Kumar
Complementary Rotation of Index in Thumb Index Opposition
International Conference on Biomechanics of Hand & Foot, I.I.T., Madras, 1985
Arunachalam Kumar
Developmental defects of the Skeletal System
South Kanara Homoeopaths Association Seminar, Mangalore, 1985
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Das R, Pai M L & Arunachalam Kumar
Foramen Magnum Index for Sexing Adult Indian Crania
1st World Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Bhopal, 1984
Arunachalam Kumar
Vincristine Sulphate Induced Neural Tube Malformations in Chick Embryos
IV S. Zone Conference, Association of Physicians of India, Mangalore, 1983
1. Arunachalam Kumar & Pai M L

Greater Sciatic Notch Angle: An Additional Parameter for Sexing
Adult Hip Bones, IV National Conference, Indian Academy of Forensic Science,
Hyderabad, 1981
ORATIONS
Merck Oration, IX State Conference, Indian Medical Association,

Ponda, Goa, 1997
A K S Iyengar Oration, XIX National Conference of the Karnataka Medicolegal Society,

Mangalore, 2011
GUIDANCE
D. N. B. National Board of Examinations

Ph. D., Yenepoya University & Manipal University
M.S. / M.D. Dissertations, Mysore, Mangalore, Manipal & Nitte University
NOTE
Dr. Arunachalam Kumar has more than 1,500 write-ups on the net, newspapers and
magazines in India and abroad
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CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF. ARUNACHALAM KUMAR M.B.BS., M.S., F.I.M.S.A.,

Vice Chairman, Kanachur Academy of General Education,

Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Kanachur

Date of birth: 27th. APR 1949

Email: ixedoc@hotmail.com Mob: 7259489123

‘I am proud of you….keep it up’ Dr. C.N.R. Rao, Bharat Ratna

‘My most outstanding student’ Prof. B.M. Hegde, Padma Bhushan

‘Remarkable achievements’ Dr. M. S Valiathan, Padma Vibhushan

Teaching & Research Experience

Ph.D., M.D., M.S., M.Sc., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.P.T., B.N.Y.S.

Dean, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore

Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nitte University

Head, Department of Anatomy, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore

Deputy Registrar, Manipal University

Chairman, Board of Studies, Manipal University

Chairman, Malpractices Committee, Manipal University

Chairman, Malpractices & Lapses Committee, Rajiv Gandhi University

Member, Examination Reforms Committee, RGUHS

Member, Board of Studies, Mangalore University

Visiting Professor, Kuwait University (2002, 2003)

Director (R&D) Nitte University

Chairman Board of Studies, Nitte University

Chairman, PhD Committee, Nitte University

Editor, Nitte University Journal of Health Science

Editor-in-chief, International Journal of Innovative Research in Pharmaceutical

Dy. Editor, Journal of Science of Healing Outcomes

Editorial Board, Cases Journal (U.K)

Editorial Board, Dental Hypotheses (USA)

Editorial Board, Biological Segment

Reviewer, British Medical Journal (U.K)

Reviewer, Journal of the I M A

Editorial Board, Journal of Oral Medicine Cases

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

02.1969 Best Public Speaker Award from Indian Jaycees

03. 1977 Jaycees ‘Outstanding Young Person Award’

04. 1983 Professional Competence Award, Rotary Club, Mangalore (N)

05. 1984 Dr. T M. A Pai Gold Medal for Medical Research

07. 1984 Rotary Foundation ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ recognition

08. 1985 Best Paper, State Conference of Community Medicine

10. 1990 Distinguished Alumnus Award, K.M.C

11. 1992 Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy

12. 1996 Best Paper, National Biomedical Engineering Conf., Manipal

14. 2001 Karnataka District Rajyotsava Award, for Medical Service

16. 2003 Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to medical literature, K.M.C

18. 2005 Best Paper, National Conference on Sports Medicine, Gaya

19. 2006 2nd Prize, Conference of Medicine PGs, Annamalai University

20. 2007 Top-Blogger in India Award from Sulekha.com

21. 2009 Intel Neo Sports Inventor Award

22. 2010 S A Husain Memorial Conservationist Award

23. 2010 Fellow National Foundation of Clinical Forensic Medicine

24. 2011 Best Poster Award, Malaysian Association of Anatomists, Penang

25. 2012 Member, International Advisory Panel, Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy

1.Textbook of Histology, Emmess Publications, ISBN 2 nd ed., 2011

2. ABC Handbook of Embryology, ISBN Jaypee Publications, 4th. ed., 2003

3. Cryptic Crossword Decoder, ISBN Sri Durga Agency, 1996

4. Footnotes, ISBN Sri Durga Agencies, 1995

5. Americana, Sharada Publishers, 1984

6. Fathers, rebels & dreamers, ISBN Invisible Man Press, 2005

7. Blogprint, ISBN Penguin Publications (co-author) 2007

8. Philosophy of evolution, ISBN Yash Publications, Bikaner (co-author) 2010

9. Biomedical Writing, ISBN Gayathri Printers, 2011

10. Biped stance & stride, LAP, ISBN 978-3-659-44121-9, 2013