Dr. MGR University Question Papers,Paper I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY,FIRST B.D.S DEGREE,2009 to 2015 Question Papers,

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2009 Question Paper

FIRST B.D.S DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2008-09 onwards)
Paper I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING EMBRYOLOGY AND
HISTOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 544168
Time: Three hours Maximum: 70 Marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
I. Essays: 2 x 15 = 30 Marks
1. Describe the anatomy of the tongue including its blood supply, lymph
drainage, nerve supply and development.
2. Describe the articular surface, ligaments, nerve supply, relations and
movements of the temporomandibular joint.
II. SHORT NOTES ON: 6 X 5 = 30 Marks
1. Otic ganglion.
2. Secretomotor pathway to parotid gland.
3. Facial artery.
4. Interpeduncular fossa.
5. Waldeyer’s ring.
6. Ansa cervicalis.

III. WRITE SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS: 5X 2 = 10 Marks
1. Contents of carotid triangle.
2. Name the muscles of larynx.
3. Transitional epithelium.
4. Histology of cerebral cortex.
5. Dental innervation.

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2010 Question Paper

FIRST B.D.S DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2008-09 onwards)
Paper I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING EMBRYOLOGY
AND HISTOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 544168
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL Questions
I. Essays: 2 x 15 = 30 Marks
1. Write an essay on Tongue. Mention the muscles and nerve supply of the tongue.
Co-relate the nerve supply and development of tongue.
2. Mention the Nuclei of Facial nerve. Write in detail about the emergence, course,
branches and area of supply of the Facial nerve. Explain Bell’s palsy.
II. Short notes on: 6 x 5 = 30 Marks
1. Diagastric Triangle.
2. Development of Tooth.
3. Floor of IVth Ventricle.
4. Middle Cranial fossa.
5. Sternocleidomastoid.
6. Lingual Nerve.
III. Write short answer questions: 5 x 2 = 10 Marks
1. Name the blood vessels supplying thyroid gland.
2. Cardiac muscle.
3. Histology of an elastic artery.
4. Ciliary ganglion.
5. Neuron.
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2011 Question Paper

FIRST B.D.S DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2008-09 onwards)
Paper I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING EMBRYOLOGY
AND HISTOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 544168
Time: Three hours Maximum: 70 Marks
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essays: (2 x 15 = 30)
1. a) Define “Para-nasal air sinuses”.
b) State the names of different air sinuses in the human body.
c) Describe the “Maxillary air sinus” under the following headings:
 (i) Situation (ii) Boundaries (iii) Communication (iv) Neuro vascular
 supply (v) Applied anatomy.
2. Name the “Muscles of mastication”. Tabulate them under the following
headings: (i) Origin (ii) Course (iii) Insertion (iv) Blood supply (v) Nerve
supply and (vi) Action.
II. Short notes on: (6 x 5 = 30)
1. Development of tooth.
2. Facial artery in the face.
3. Spheno – mandibular ligament.
4. Internal Jugular vein.
5. Inferior alveolar nerve.
6. Investing layer of deep cervical fascia.
III. Write short answer questions: (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Name the para-sympathetic ganglia.
2. Draw the microscopic structure of “Hyaline cartilage” and name the parts.
3. Name the various taste buds in the tongue.
4. Cleft palate.
5. Facial colliculus – How its formed?
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2011 Question Paper

FIRST B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
GENERAL ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY
Q. P. Code : 544168
Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Essay Questions: (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Write in detail about parotid gland under the following headings:
 Situation, capsule, shape, relation, parotid duct, blood supply, nerve supply and
applied anatomy.
2. Write in detail about larynx with reference to the extent, cartilages, ligaments, cavity,
muscles, nerve supply and applied anatomy.
II. Write Short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Buccinator.
2. I part of maxillary artery.
3. Ciliary ganglion.
4. Lateral wall of nose.
5. Development of face.
6. Histology of pituitary.
7. Facial artery.
8. Carotid sheath.
9. Nerve supply of scalp.
10. Soft palate.
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2012 Question Paper

FIRST B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 544168
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 70 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Draw Suitable diagrams wherever necessary
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 10 = 20)
 1. Enumerate the muscles of facial expression
 Describe the origin, insertion, nerve supply, action, development
 and applied anatomy of Buccinator and orbicularis occuli.
 2. Describe the Facial nerve under the following headings :
 Nucleus, Functional components, Course Branches, distribution, and applied
 aspects.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)
1. Cervical part of brachial plexus and its applied anatomy
2. Septum of nose
3. Histology of retina
4. Ligaments of atlanto axial joint
5. Oogenises
6. Circle of Willis
7. Fornix
8. Epiphysis
9. Nerve supply and actions of extra ocular muscles
 10. Pharyngotympanic tube
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2012 Question Paper

FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER – I GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING
EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLORY
Q .P .Code: 544168
Time : 180 Minutes Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on: Pages Time Marks
 (Max.)(Max.)(Max.)
1. Describe the situation, subdivisions, relations, blood supply,
histology, applied anatomy and development of thyroid
gland. 19 30 20

2. Describe the commencement, course, relations, branches,
distribution and applied anatomy of mandibular nerve. 19 30 20
II. Write notes on:
1. Anterior facial vein. 3 10 5
2. Hyoglossus muscle. 3 10 5
3. Spinal accessory nerve. 3 10 5
4. Sphenopalatine ganglion. 3 10 5
5. Vocal cords. 3 10 5
6. Histology of palatine tonsil. 3 10 5
7. Ophthalmic artery. 3 10 5
8. Lateral wall of nasal cavity. 3 10 5
9. Internal capsule. 3 10 5
10.Subarachnoid cisterns. 3 10 5
11.Nerves of scalp. 3 10 5
12.Fertilization. 3 10 5
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2013 Question Paper

FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER – I GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING
EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY
Q .P .Code: 544168
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 70 Marks
I. Elaborate on: (2x10=20)
1. Describe the origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions of the muscles acting on
the temporomandibular joint and discuss the movements of the joint. Add a note
on the development of the joint.

2. Describe the nucleus, course, relations, branches, distribution and applied
anatomy of oculomotor nerve.
II. Write notes on: (10x5=50)
1. Emissary veins.
2. Maxillary artery.
3. Extra cranial course of facial nerve.
4. Submandibular ganglion.
5. Falx cerebri.
6. Posterior cricoarytenoid muscle.
7. Histology of serous salivary gland.
8. Tympanic membrane.
9. Interpeduncular fossa.
10.Superolateral surface of cerebrum.
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2013 Question Paper

FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER – I GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING EMBROLOGY AND
HISTOLOGY
Q .P .Code: 544168
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 70 Marks
I. Elaborate on: (2x10=20)
1. Describe the face under following headings.
a) Development
b) Blood supply and lymphatic drainage
c) Motor and sensory nerve supply
d) Applied anatomy
2. Describe the vertebral artery under the following headings.
a) Development
b) Commencement
c) Course and relations
d) Branches
e) Applied anatomy.
II. Write notes on: (10x5=50)
1. Movement of the temporo mandibular joint.
2. Sub arachnoid cirterns
3. Floor of the fourth ventricle
4. Vocal cord
5. Tectum of the mid brain
6. Hyoglossus muscle
7. Sub mandibular gland
8. Orbital fascia
9. Organ of Corti
10.First pharyngeal arch.
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2014 Question Paper

 FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING
EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY
Q.P Code: 544168
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 70 marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
I. Elaborate on: (2X10=20)
1. Classify dural venous sinuses. Explain in detail the location, relations,
structures present inside, connections, tributaries & applied aspects of
Cavernous sinus.
2. List out the cartilages, ligaments & Muscles of larynx and add a note on its
nerve supply.
II. Write Notes on: (10X5=50)
1. Development of face
2. Histology of tooth
3. Mandibular nerve
4. Boundaries & contents of posterior triangle
5. Maxillary sinus
6. Features of medial wall of middle ear
7. Rhomboid fossa
8. Corpus callosum
9. Ophthalmic artery
10.Chorda Tympani nerve
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2014 Question Paper

 FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING
EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY
Q.P Code: 544168
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 70 marks
Answer all questions in the same order
Draw suitable diagrams whenever necessary
I. Elaborate on: (2X10=20)
1. Describe the origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions of the extrinsic and
intrinsic muscles of tongue. Add a note on their development. Discuss the
applied anatomy.
2. Describe the situation, relations, tributaries, drainage, communications and
applied anatomy of cavernous sinus.
II. Write Notes on: (10X5=50)
1. Facial artery
2. Articular disc of temporomandibular joint
3. Otic ganglion
4. Levator palperbrae superioris muscle
5. Alveolar nerves
6. Cartilages of larynx
7. Histology of pituitary gland
8. Corpus callosum
9. Blood supply to spinal cord
10.Paranasal air sinuses
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2015 Question Paper

 FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER I – GENERAL ANATOMY INCLUDING
EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY
Q.P Code: 544168
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 70 Marks
Answer all questions in the same order
Draw suitable diagrams whenever necessary
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 10 = 20)
1. Classification of Dural Venous Sinuses and describe in detail about
Cavernous Sinus in detail – its Location and Formation, Relations,
Tributaries and Connections and add a note on its applied anatomy.
2. Lateral wall of Nose under the following Headings:
a) Bones forming it b) Parts c) Features d) Nerve supply
e) Blood supply f) Clinical Anatomy
II. Write Notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)
1. Buccinator.
2. Floor of IV ventricle of brain.
3. Middle meningeal artery.
4. Name the muscles of tongue and their action.
5. Subdivisions of interior of Pharynx.
6. Structure of the eyeball and mention the layers of Retina.
7. Name the boundaries and contents of Middle Ear Cavity.
8. Draw a neat labeled diagram of pinna and add a note on its muscle
and its innervations.
9. Maxillary nerve and its branches.
10. Structures within the Parotid gland.
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2015 Question Paper

FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER I – GENERAL ANATOMY
(INCLUDING EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY)
Q.P. Code: 544168
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 70 marks
Answer All Questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 10 = 20)
 1. Define Para-nasal air sinuses, classify them, describe each sinus with relations,
 nerve supply and blood supply and add a note on its applied anatomy.
 2. Describe in details about External carotid artery – its origin and termination, branches,
 relations and add a note on its applied anatomy.
II. Write notes on : (10 x 5 = 50)
 1. Articular disc of Temporo-mandibular joint.
 2. Spinal cord.
 3. I part of Maxillary artery.
 4. Development of tongue.
 5. Internal Jugular vein.
 6. Secreto-motor pathway of parotid gland.
 7. Lateral Rectus.
 8. Waldeyer’s ring.
 9. Structure of Hyoid bone and muscle attachments.
10. Corpus callosum.
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