It will be much helpful for anatomy written exams

FIRST CARD

ANATOMY

THORAX
BONES
1. Clinical importance of Sternal angle. [K-78, 75, 68, 67]
2. Explain anatomically why/how – Manubrium sterni is chosen for bone marrow
aspiration. [K-78]


INTERCOSTAL SPACE
1. Describe the Steps of dissection of typical Intercostal space (with its
boundaries and contents) [K-78, 77, 76, 75, 74, 73, 68, 67]
2. Define Intercostal nerve. Draw and label typical Intercostal nerve. [K-79, 78, 75,
74, 73, 72, 70, 69, 68, 67]
3. Give an account of venous drainage of posterior thoracic wall (with diagram)
[K-79, 78, 77, 75, 74, 72, 70, 69, 67]
4. Describe the arterial supply of the thoracic wall (with diagram). [K-78]
5. What are the muscles of inspiration? [K-72, 68]
6. Arterial supply of thoracic wall. [K-71]


MEDIASTINUM
1. Define Mediastinum. [K-79, 74]
2. Write down the subdivisions of mediastinum. [K-79]
3. Mention the boundary and contents of Superior mediastinum. [K-79, 75, 74, 67]
4. Give the boundary and contents of Posterior mediastinum. [K-79, 78]

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,DIAPHRAGM
1. Origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions of Diaphragm [K-79, 77]
2. Write briefly on the major openings of the diaphragm – bony level and
structures passing through the openings. [K-79, 78]


LUNGS
1. Name the parts of Parietal Pleura. [K-79, 78, 76, 75, 74, 72, 67]
2. Nerve Supply of Pleura. [K-79, 78, 74, 72, 71, 69, 68]
3. Name the pleural recesses with its clinical importance. [K-78]
4. Why 9th intercostal space at mid-axillary line is preferred for pleural fluid
aspiration? [K-78]
5. What do you mean by ‘Pump Handle’ & ‘Bucket Handle’ movement? [K-78]
6. Definition & Draw and label the Broncho-pulmonary segment of each lung
(both view). [K-79, 78, 76, 75, 74, 73, 70, 69, 68, 67]
7. Explain anatomically how Broncho-pulmonary segment acts as an
independent/ functional unit. [K-79]
8. Explain anatomically why/ how - Broncho-pulmonary segment is clinically
important. [K-79]
9. Clinical importance of Broncho-pulmonary segments. [K-73, 72, 69, 68, 67]
10. Features of Broncho-pulmonary segment. [K-71]
11. Short note: Costo-diaphragmatic recess and its importance [K-74, 72, 70]
12. Draw and label Bronchial tree. [K-72, 70]
13. Structures and function of respiratory membrane [K-78, 67]
14. Define Lung unit [K-72, 70]
15. Describe arterial supply of lung [K-68]
16. Nerve supply of lung (autonomic effect) [K-67]

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,17. Parts and artery supply of respiratory zone of lung [K-72, 70, 69, 68]
18. What is the root of the lung? [K-68]
19. Formation and function of Pulmonary Ligament [K-70]
20. Short Note – Respiratory Membrane [K-78]
21. Why is right lung more vulnerable to infection or Why foreign bodies usually
pass into right bronchus? [K-78, 77, 76, 75]
22. Explain anatomically why/how - the absence of pneumocyte II is associated
with respiratory distress syndrome. [K-79, 78]
23. Explain anatomically why/how - surfactant is necessary for survival of
neonate. [K-79]


HEART
1. Parts, layers, functions and nerve supply of Pericardium. [K-78, 73]
2. Mention the Pericardial sinuses with their importance. [K-78]
3. Write in short - boundaries and importance of oblique pericardial sinus. [K-79]
4. Location, tributaries and termination of Coronary sinus [K-78, 71, 69, 68]
5. Clinical importance of Transverse sinus [K-70, 68]
6. Define pericardial effusion [K-67]
7. Base of heart (formation, relation, vertebral level) [K-78, 77, 76, 75, 74, 72, 70, 67]
8. Describe the interior of right atrium (with diagram) [K-78, 75, 74, 73, 71, 70, 69, 68]
9. Draw and describe the interior of Right ventricle [K-79, 70, 69, 67]
10. Explain anatomically why/how - the wall of the left ventricle is thicker than
the right ventricle. [K-79]
11. Explain anatomically why/how – right and left ventricle of the heart can be
differentiated on cross section. [K-79]
12. Functions of Papillary muscle [K-73]

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, 13. Write Down the Peculiarities of coronary artery/ circulation [K-79, K-75, 69, 67]
14. Which arteries of coronary circulation undergo anastomosis? [K-70]
15. Mention important anastomosing sites for both coronary arteries. [K-79]
16. Draw and label the arterial supply of heart [K-74, 70, 67]
17. Draw and write the origin, course, branches and area of distribution of-
i) Left coronary artery [K-79, 78, 77, 76, 75, 74, 73, 72, 70, 69]
ii) Right coronary artery [K-79, 73]
13. Dominance in coronary circulation [K-78, 73, 70]
14. Location, function and arterial supply of the Conducting tissues of the heart
[K-75, 69]
15. Location, function and arterial supply of SA node [K-78, 75, 73, 72, 68]
16. Why SA node is called the pacemaker of heart [K-78]
17. Fibrous skeleton of heart [K-78, 74, 71, 69]
18. Formation of the valves of the heart [K-73]
19. Nerve supply of heart [K-68]
20. Short note: Superficial cardiac plexus [K-67]


MISCELLANEOUS
1. Write briefly on - site of constrictions of esophagus [K-79]
2. Formation and distribution of Phrenic nerve (root value and sensory supply) [K-
73, 70, 69]
3. Write Briefly on - Superior Vena Cava (formation, tributaries and termination)
[K-79, 70]
4. Formation and tributaries of Azygos vein [K-70, 69]
5. Explain anatomically why/how - in obstruction of Superior or Inferior vena
cava Azygos vein maintains collateral circulation [K-78, 76]
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