1st BDS Anatomy

B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION – FEBRUARY, 2008 400
FIRST BDS EXAMINATION
HUMAN ANATOMY INCLUDING HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70
Note: Answer Part A & B in separate answer books. Questions in Part’A’
should not be answered in Part’B’ and vice versa. Otherwise they
will not be valued.
Answer all questions.
Illustrate your answers with suitable diagrams
PART – A (35 MARKS)

Describe the position, relations, blood supply and microscopy of
Thyroid gland. (1+3+2+3=9)

WRITE SHORT NOTES ON: 4x4=16
Ansa cervicalis
Microscopic structure of liver
Derivatives of hyoid arch
Ciliary ganglion

WRITE BRIEFLY ON: 5x2=10
Name the muscles supplied by spinal accessory nerve.
Mention the sensory nerves supplying the mucosa of tongue.
Dangerous area of the scalp.
Name any four contents of carotid triangle.
Adductor and Abductor of vocal cords and their nerve supply.

PART – B (35 MARKS)


Describe the boundaries and contents of middle ear. 6+3=9

WRITE SHORT NOTES ON: 4x4=16
Development of face
Hyoglossus muscle
Cavernous sinus
Microscopic picture of pancreas

WRITE BRIEFLY ON: 5x2=10
Name the structures pierced by parotid duct.
Nerve supply and actions sternocleidomastoid muscle
What are the layers of cervical fascia?
What is Bell’s Palsy?
Mention four structures passing through superior orbital fissure.
400-NR

B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION – APRIL, 2007
FIRST BDS EXAMINATION
HUMAN ANATOMY INCLUDING HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 70

Note: Answer Part A & B in separate answer books. Questions in Part’A’
should not be answered in Part’B’ and vice versa. Otherwise they
will not be valued.
Answer all questions.

PART - A

Describe the gross features, blood supply, development of Thyroid 9
gland. Add a note on its histology.
Write short notes on: 4x4=16
a) Tentorium cerebelli
b) Histology of lymph node
c) Recurrent laryngeal Nerve
d) Nasal septum
Write briefly on: 5x2=10
a) Facial colliculus
b) Tubotympanic recess
c) Supraclavicular lymph node
d) Cisterna magna
e) Parotid duct

PART - B

4. Classify Dural Venous Sinuses. Write extent, relations, contents and 9
tributaries of Cavernous Sinus.
5. Write short notes on: 4x4=16
a) Development Tongue
b) Histology of Kidney
c) Cervical Lymph Nodes
d) Lingual Nerve

6. Write briefly on: 5x2=10
a) Hare lip
b) Olivary Nucleus
c) Facial vein
d) Vocal cord
e) Soft palate – (only its muscles and their Nerve Supply)

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- - -HUMAN ANATOMY INCLUDING HISTOLOGY –FEBRUARY,2006 (N.R.)
Part-A

1. Describe origin, course, relations and branches of maxillary artery (1+2+3+3=9marks)
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Deep cervical lymph nodes b) Histology of liver
c) Development of the thyroid gland d) Pituitary gland
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Crico-thyroid muscle b) Muscles drived from first pharyngeal arch
c) Otic ganglion d) Lingual nerve e) Tonsil

Part-B

4. Describe the attachment, action and nerve supply of intrinsic muscles of the larynx (4+3+2=9marks)
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Histology of thymus b) Development of the mandible
c) Boundaries and contents of carotid triangle d) Nerve supply to the scalp
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Lymphatic drainage of tongue b) Histology of fibro cartilage
c) Development of thymus d) Blood supply to the heart e) Dangerous area of the face

AUGUST.2005. (New Regul.)

Answer Parts A and B in separate answer-bks.Answer All -Illustrate your answers with suitable diagrams
Part-A

Describe the origin, course and branches of mandibular nerve. Add a note on its applied anatomy (2+3+3+1)
Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks;
2. Histology of kidney 3. Development of face and its anomalies 4. Hyoglossus muscle 5) Carotid sheath
Write brief answers on: 2 x 5 =10marks;
6. Rima glottidis 7. Histology of elastic cartilage 8. Development and nerve supply of digastric muscles
9. Temporary (milk) teeth 10.Secretomotor supply to Lacrimal gland
Part-B
11. Describe the blood supply, relations and development of thyroid gland (3+3+3)
Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks;
12. Histology of lymph node 13. Cricoid cartilage 14. Development of tooth 15. Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Write brief answers on: 2 x 5 =10marks
16. Atlanto axial joint 17.Lungs 18. Chorda tympani nerve 19.Parotid duct 20.Lymphatic drainage of tongue

MAR/APR, 2005



Part-A
1. Describe the nerve supply and blood supply to the face. Add a note on facial palsy. (4+3+2=9marks)
Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks;
2. Histology of pancreas 3. Development of palate and its anomalies 4. Paranasal air sunus
5. Mylohyoid muscles
Write brief answers on: 2 x 5 =10marks;
6. Rima vestibuli 7. Nerve supply to the auricle (pinna) 8. Bones derived from second pharyngeal arch
9. Spinomandibular ligament 10. Platysma
Part-B
11. Describe the relations, blood supply, nerve supply and development of parotid gland (3+2+2+2=9marks)
Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks
12. Histology of bone 13.Development of tongue 14.Ansa cervicalis 15. Thyroid Cartilage
Write brief answers on: 2 x 5 =10marks
16. Molar teeth 17. Styloid process 18. Histology of tonsil 19.Vocal cards 20.Zygomaticus major





OCTOBER, 2004. (New Regul.)

Part-A
1. Describe the anatomy, histology, blood supply and nerve supply of submandibular salivary gland (3+2+2+2=9m)
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16m; a) Thyroid gland follicle b) Adrenal cortex zone fasiculatum
c) Deglutination d) Bells Palsy
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Write any four structures passing through the jugular foramen
b) Pterion c) Development of upper lip d) Sensory nerve supply of tongue e) Histology of lymph node
Part-B
4. Describe the relations, tributaries and connections of cavernous sinus. Add a note on applied anatomy (2+2+2+3)
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Carotid sheath b) Facial artery
c) Derivatives of first pharyngeal arch d) Meckel’s cartilage
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Suprasternal space (Burn’s) b) Atlanto-occipital joint
c) Muscles attached to the ramus of the mandible d) Extrinsic and intrinsic muscle of eye e) Graafian follicle




APRIL/MAY, 2004.

Part-A
1. Write the origin, course and branches of facial nerve. Write a note on dangerous area of the face (2+3+2+2)
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks
a) Development of Tongue b) Foramens of Middle cranial fossa c) Pyriform recess d) Histology of liver
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Vocal cords b) Branches of Trigeminal nerve
c)Derivative of second branchial arch d)Circle of Willis e)Name the muscles of mastication (Major and Minor)
Part-B
4. Give the anatomy, position and relations of TMJ. Write briefly about the movements of Temporomandibular
Joint (TMJ0 (2+2+2+3)
5. Write briefly on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Haversian system b) Lymphatic drainage of head and neck
c) Functions of saliva d) Sphenoidal sinus.
6. Write short notes on: 5 x 2=10marks; a) Microscopic structure of Trachea b) Histology of Hyaline cartilage
c) Anatomy of Parotid gland d) Development of oral mucosa e) Spinal cord.


OCTOBER, 2003. (N.R.)


Part-A
1. Describe the anatomical features of the lateral wall of the nose and nasal septum. 5+4=9marks
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Otic ganglion b) Hypoglossal nerve
c) Derivatives of second pharyngeal arch d) Developmental anomalies of the lip
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Mention the paranasal air sinuses b) Chambers of heart
c) Down’s syndrome d) Cervical sympathetic chain e) Barr bodies
Part-B
4. Describe the different types of scalp and their nerve supply. (5+4=9marks)
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks;
a) Derivatives of first to fourth endodermal pouches of pharynx and ultimobranchial bodies.
b) Attachment and relations of hyoglossus muscle c) Meckel’s cartilage
d) Histological features of a medium sized artery.
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m; a) Histology of anterior pituitary b) Name the branches of External carotid artery
c) Four structures attached to styloid process d) Different papillae present on the tongue e) Auditory tube.


APRIL, 2003. (N.R.)

Part-A

1. Describe the temporo-mandibular joint under the following:
Headings: Bones talking part, Ligaments and Muscles producing movements. (2+3+4=9marks)
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks
a) External jugular vein b) Blood supply and development of thyroid gland
c) Microscopic structure of medium sized artery d) Nasopharynx
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks
a) Erb’s point b) Name four paired dural venous sinuses c) Contents of carotid sheath
d) Nerve supply of tensor palati and levator palati muscles e) Enumerate paranasal air sinuses
Part-B
4. Describe the gross anatomy, microscopic structure and nerve supply of parotid salivary gland (3+3+3=9marks)
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =a) Circle of Willis b) Derivatives of second branchial arch c) Lingual nerve d) Microscopic structure of bone
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks
a) Name the cranial nerves which are sensory and motor to the face. b) Mastoid process c) Vocal cord
d) Transitional epithelium e) Nerve supply and action of buccinator muscle
OCTOBER, 2002.
Part-A
1. Describe the course, branches and distribution of mandibular division of Trigeminal nerve (3 + 3 +3=9m)
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks a) Lacrimal Apparatus b) Cleft Lip c) Lingual Artery
d) Microscopic structure and development of parathyroid glands
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks a) Ansa Cervicalis b) Hernia c) Dangerous area of Scalp
d) Name the cartilages of larynx e) Styloid Apparatus
Part-B
4. Describe the anatomy, nerve supply and lymphatic drainage of tongue =9marks
5. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16 a) Pterygoid plexus of veins b) Microscopic Structure of Lymph Node
c) Development of Hypophysis Cerebri d) Supra Sternal Space
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m a) Structures pierced by the Parotid Duct b) Meckel’s Cartilage
c) Central artery of Retina d) Pharyngeal Plexus e) Name the bones ossified in membrane





11th February,2002 - (New Regulations) -



Part-A
1. Describe the attachments, actions and nerve supply of muscles of mastication (4+4+1=9marks)
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks
a) Facial artery b) Microscopic anatomy and development of Tonsil c) Subclavian Triangle
d) Microscopic structure of Hyaline cartilage
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10 a) Oral diaphragm b) Spheno Mandibular Ligament
c) Conducting system of heart d) Four components of deep cervical fascia
e) Processes of duramater of Brain
Part-B
4. Describe the position, relations, microscopic structure & applied anatomy of thyroid gland = 9marks)
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16m a) Oblique Facial Cleft b) Inferior Alveolar Nerve
c) Maxillary Air Sinus d) Middle Meningeal Artery
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m a) Derivatives of third Pharyngeal Pouch b) Types of Synovial Joints c) Middle ear Ossicles d) Significance of Pyriform Fossa e) Pre maxilla

FIRST B.D.S. 11th February, 2002 (Old Regulations)

Part-A


1. Describe the origin, insertion, nerve supply and action of muscles of mastication =10marks
2. Write short notes on: 6 x 5 =30marks
a) Naso Pharynx b) Development of Palate c) Microscopic appearance of Parotid Salivary Gland
d) Circle of Willis e) Epithelium f) Auditory tube
Part-B
3. Classify Dural Venous Sinuses. Write in detail about the Cavernous sinus =10marks
4. Write short notes on: 6 x 5 =30m a) Microscopic appearance of Thyroid Gland b) Nasal Septum
c) Development of Tooth d) Lingual Artery e) Cervical Plexus f) Waldeyer’s Ring







FIRST B.D.S.– 6th AUGUST 2001. –

part-A

1. Enumerate contents of Infratemporal Fossa. Write in detail about the mandibular nerve =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Thyroglossal Duct b) Microscopic structure of Bone c) Facial Artery d) Falx Cerebri
e) Danger area of scalp f) Palatine Tonsil =6x5=30marks
Part-B
3. Name the para nasal air sinuses and write in detail about the Maxillary sinus =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Meckel’s cartilage b) Spinal cord c) Microscopic structure of pancreas
d) Mylohyoid muscle e) Trachea f) Piriform recess =6x5=30marks


FEBRUARY, 2001.

Part-A
1. Describe the Temporo-mandibular Joint in detail –10marks
2. Short Notes:a) Lingual Artery b)Tympanic membrane c) Microscopic structure of Parotid salivary gland
d) Digastric muscle e) Dangerous area of scalp f) Nerve supply and development of Tongue-6x5=30m
Part-B
3. Describe the cavernous sinus and its applied Anatomy –10marks
4. Short notes: a) Buccinator b) Microscopic Anatomy of Elastic cartilage c) Nasopharynx
d) Subclavian triangle e) Carotid sheath f) Pterygopalatine Ganglion =6x5=30marks





14th FEBRUARY, 2000.
Part-A
1. Discuss the development of face and mention the developmental anomalies of the face =10marks
2. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Inferior constrictor muscle b) Vocal cords c) Emissery veins d) Lingual nerve
e) Lymphatic drainage of Tongue f) Microscopic structure of skeletal muscle
Part-B
3. Describe the gross anatomy, blood supply and development of pituitary gland =10marks
4. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Superior sagittal sinus b) Microscopic structure of Thymus c) Tympanic membrane
d) Middle cerebral artery e) Thyroid cartilage f) Derivities of the second pharyngeal arch



OCTOBER, 1999

Part-A
1. Classify the dural venous sinuses. Describe the Cavernous sinus =10marks
2. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Pretracheal fascia b) Maxillary Sinus c) Development of Palate d) Buccinator muscle
e) Internal features of Nasopharynx f) Microscopic structure of large artery
Part-B
3. Describe the gross anatomy, blood supply and nerve supply of parotid gland =10marks
4. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Trochloear Nerve b) Thyrohyoid membrane c) Microscopic structure of suprarenal gland
d) Periosteum e) Enlargements of spinal cord f) Facial vein


6th APRIL, 1999.

Part-A
1. Define muscles of mastication. Describe attachements, relations and actions of Pterygoid muscles =10marks
2. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Vertebral artery b) Ciliary ganglion c) Carotid sheath d) Nerve supply of soft palate
e) Tentorium cerebelli f) Microscopic structure of Tonsil

Part-B
3. Describe the Temporomandibular joint =10marks
4. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Right recurrent laryngeal nerve b) Blood supply of thyroid gland c) Floor of the fourth ventricle of Brain
d) Microscopic structure of Bone e) Derivatives of Pharyngeal pouches f) Mastoid process


OCTOBER, 1998.
Part-A
1. Describe the gross anatomy, applied anatomy and microscopic structure of the parotid salivary gland =10m
2. Write short notes on: 6x5=30marks
a) Epiglottis b) Lateral pterygoid muscle c) Development of the thyroid gland
d) Microscopic structure of Bone e) Maxillary air sinus
f) Sensory nerve supply of face
Part-B
3. Describe the nerve supply of the face =10marks
4. Write short notes on: 6x5=30 a) Microscopic structure of Thymus b) Development of Deciduous teeth
c) Internal Jugular vein d) Maxillary artery e) Soft Palate f) Tympanic membrane


APRIL, 1998.
A Part-
1. Describe the gross and applied anatomy of the Thyroid gland =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Digastric muscle b) External Jugular vein c) Pharyngotympanic tube(Auditory tube)
d) Development of tongue e) Microscopic structure of lymph node f) Sensory nerve supply of face-6x5
Part-B
3. Describe the lateral wall of the Nasal Cavity =10marks
4. Short notes: a) Facial artery b) Developmental anomalies of the Face c) Hypoglossal nerve in the neck
d) Microscopic structure of Hyaline cartilage e) Suboccipital triangle f) Cricoid cartilage =6x5


OCTOBER, 1997.
Part-A
1. Describe the blood supply and nerve supply of the Scalp =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Vocal folds b) Cervical part of Trachea c) Orbicularis Oculi muscle d) Hyoid arch
e) Microscopic structure of Hypophysis cerebri =5x5=25marks
Part-B
3. Describe the deep cervical Fascia =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Extracranial part of Facial nerve b)Carotid triangle c)Emissary veins d)Lingual papillae
e) Gross anatomy and development of palatine tonsil f) Deciduous teeth =6x5=30marks


APRIL, 1997.
Part-A
1. Describe origin, course and distribution of mandibular nerve =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Hyoglossus muscle b) Piriform fossa c) Development of upper lip
d) Sensory nerve supply of face e) Microscopic structure of artery =5x5=25marks
Part-B
3. Describe the origin, course and distribution of the maxillary artery =10marks
4. Short notes: a) Maxillary air sinus b) Microscopic structure of thyroid
c) Development of tongue d) Vocal cords e) Lateral pterygoid f) Trachea –6x5=30






OCTOBER, 1996.
Part-A
1. Describe the relations, tributaries and connections of the cavernous sinus =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Meckel’s cartilage b) Histology of a mixed peripheral nerve
c) Lymphatic drainage of tongue d) Styloid apparatus e) Nasal septum -5x5=25marks
Part-B
3. Describe the temporomandibular joint. What are the movements possible in this joint? Name the muscle causing the movements =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Microscopic structure of the tonsil b) Superior oblique muscle of the eye ball
c) Carotid sheath d) Nerve supply of the submandibular gland
e) Thyroid cartilage f) Development of parathyroids –6x5s