Practice Paper 1

1)

The auricle develops from

A)

1st branchial cleft

B)

1st branchial arch

C)

1st and 2nd branchial arch

D)

1st, 2nd and 3rd branchial arch

2)

Fibro-cartilage has the predominance of collagen type

A)

B)

3)
cept

Facial nerve has all the neural column as major functional components ex

C)

D) V

A)

Special visceral afferent

B)

General visceral efferent

C)

General visceral afferent

D)

Special visceral efferent

4)
Fundus of gall bladder lies in the angle between lateral border of rectu
s abdominis and tip of ninth costal cartilage. The vertebral level is lower bord
er of
a) T-11

b) T-12

c) L-1

d) L-2

5)

Which of the following is true

Left lung is heavier than right lung

Thoracic duct is related to mediastinal surface of right lung
Recurrent laryngeal nerve is related to mediastinal surface of right lung
Azygos vein is related to mediastinal surface of right lung
6)

False regarding autonomic nervous system

A)
Lateral horns of spinal cord mainly harbour cell bodies of the sympathetic
nerves
B)
Preganglionic para sympathetic fibers are usually longer than preganglioni
c sympathetic fibers
C)

Occulomotor nerve carries the post-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers

D)
Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter at sympathetic and parasympathetic g
anglia

7)

Referred pain from the cervix is felt in the region of

A) Hypogastrium B) Anterior genitalia

C) Medial thigh

8)

D) Posterior thigh

Composite muscles include the following except

A)

Pectineus

B)

Adductor magnus

C)

Flexor carpi ulnaris

D)

Flexor pollicis brevis

9)

All is true about Triangle of Doom except

A)

Vas deferens lies medially

B)

Testicular vessels lie laterally

C)

Surgical staples are avoided here

D)

Apex is directed towards superficial ring

10) All is true about zona pellucida except

A)

Acellular glycoprotein membrane

B)

Contributed by granulosa cells

C)

Present till morula stage

D)

Sperm attractant membrane turns sperm-repellent after zona reaction

11)

ncorrect statement about allantois is

A)

An endodermal diverticulum

B)

ts mesoderm expands to form the blood vessels to serve the placenta

C)

Urachus is the remnant lying in the medial umbilical ligament

D)

Patent allantois leads to Urachal fistula

12) Choose the incorrect statement regarding structures constituting the anatom
ical angina pectoris:
The pain fibres from heart run in the middle and inferior cervical cardiac branc
hes of sympathetic trunk
The superficial cardiac plexus receives left superior cervical cardiac branch fr
om vagus nerve
Sympathetic fibres come from cervical and upper thoracic ganglia of sympathetic
trunk to carry pain fibres
Thoracic splanchnic nerve carry the pain fibres from diaphragmatic surface of he
art
13) All are neural crest cell derivatives except
A)

Vomer bone

B)

Choroid & sclera of eye

C)

Tunica media of great vessels

D)

Olfactory epithelium

14) A middle aged woman complains of weakness in extension and laterally rotati
on of her thigh. The muscle paralysed is
A) Semimembranosus
C) Obturator internus

B) Sartorius
D) Gluteus maximus

15) Wrong statement regarding oogenesis is

A)

Meiosis converts primary to secondary oocyte

B)

Primary oocyte is arrested in metaphase- 1 till puberty

C)

Polar body one is released 24 hours prior to ovulation

D)

Ovulated cell is secondary oocyte arrested in metaphase- 2

16) A patient who has suffered severe chest trauma in an automobile accident is
found to have fluid in the right pleural space. A thoracentesis reveals the pre
sence of chylous fluid in the pleural space, suggesting a rupture of the thoraci
c duct. n which regions of the thorax is the thoracic duct found.
Anterior and middle mediastinum
Anterior and superior mediastinum
Middle and superior mediastinum
Posterior and superior mediastinum
17) 2nd constriction in oesophagus is seen at the following site

Where crossed by left main bronchus

Crossing of aorta
At pharyngoesophageal junction
Where it pierces the diaphragm
18) All is true about development & maturation of sperms except
A)

Primordial germ cells are dormant till puberty

B)

Spermatogonium becomes mature sperm in 74 days

C)

Progressive motility is gained in the epididymis

D)

Stored in the seminal vesicle before ejaculation

19) Correct statement concerning sexual development is

A)

Gonadal ridge appear at week 5

B)

Absence of SRY gene leads to male phenotype

C)

Testes develop later than ovaries

D)

External genitalia are well developed by week 10

20) Gitter cell is

A) Microglia
C) Astrocyte

B) Modified macrophage
D) Neutrophil

21) Correct pair for type of synovial joints

A)

ncudo-stapedial : Saddle

B)

Spheno-vomerine : Schindylesis

C)

Atlanto-occipital : Trochoid

D)

Metacarpo-phalangeal : Condylar

22) Atypical synovial joint is

A)

Knee

B)

Temporo-mandibular

C)

1st carpo-metacarpal

D)

Calcaneo-cuboid

23) All are the actions of Tensor fascia lata except

A) Hip flexion
C) Knee flexion

B) Hip adduction
D) Knee extension

24) Untrue about knee menisci is

A)

Menisci are fibrocartilage

B)

Are vascular structures

C)

Coronary ligament connects menisci to the tibia

D)

Reconstructive surgery is recommended in the central part of meniscus

25) Movements of pronation & supination occurs in all the following joints exce
pt
A) Superior radio ulnar
C) nferior radio ulnar

B) Middle radio ulnar

D) Radio carpal

26)

ncorrect statement about posterior cruciate ligament is

A)

Attached to the medial femoral condyle

B)

Not lined by synovial membrane

C)

Prevents posterior dislocation of tibia

D)

Damaged in Dash board injuries

27)

ncorrect statement about Morgagnis hernia

A)

Less common than the Bochdalek variety

B)

Common on right side

C)

Stomach is the most common content

D)

Contents herniate through Larrys space

28) A 52-year-old man comes to the emergency department complaining of severe a

bdominal pain. He is diagnosed with cancer involving the abdominal oesophagus an
d fundus of the stomach. Which of the following neural structures is most likely
associated with the pain fibers involved with this symptom
A)

Greater splanchnic nerves

B)

Lumbar splanchnic nerves

C)

Postganglionic fibers from the celiac ganglion

D)

Nerves from spinal cord levels T1 to T4

29) njury to the male urethra at the level of perineal membrane, causes urine
to accumulate in all of the following except
A) Superficial perineal pouch
B) Deep perineal pouch
C) Space of Retzius
D) Pouch of Douglas

30) All are true about the trigone of the urinary bladder except
A)

Mucosa is tightly adherent to the underlying musculature

B)

Mucosa is smooth

C)

t is lined by transitional epithelium

D)

t is derived from the urogenital sinus

31) Supports of the uterus are all except

A)

Sacro-cervical ligament

B)

Round Ligament

C)

Transverse cervical ligament

D)

Levator ani

32) Duct of Balini is present in?

A) Kidney

B) Pancreas

C) ntestine

33) Blood supply of breast is from all except

nternal mammary
ntercostal
Thoracodorsal branch of subscapular
Superior Thoracic

D) Salivary gland

34) Cells of the adrenal medulla are derived from the same embryonic cells as t
hose that form
A)

Kidney collecting tubules

B)

Preganglionic sympathetic neurons

C)

Mandible

D)

Thymus

35) Segmental resection was performed removing part of liver lying left of the
falciform ligament. The segments still retained in the left surgical liver are
A) 2, 3

B) 1, 4

C) 2, 4

D) 1, 4, 5

36) Wrong about neuroepithelium

A)

Simple cuboidal epithelium

B)

Present in cochlea & vestibule

C)

Present in nasal mucosa

D)

Are sensory cells for the reception of taste

37) Which of the following is least vascular structure in the Temporo-mandibula

r joint
A)

Articular cartilage

B)

Posterior part of Articular disc

C)

Middle part of articular disc

D)

Mandibular fossa

38) n pemphigus vulgaris structure of desmosomes is damaged. The wrong stateme

nt is
A)

Autoantibodies disrupt macula adherens

B)

Cadherin disruption lead to severe blistering of skin

C)

Zona occludens & gap junctions are normal

D)

Epithelium separates from the basal lamina

39) Axillary skin glands producing viscous secretion are

A)

Eccrine sweat glands

B)

Apocrine sweat glands

C)

Mucous gland

D)

Holocrine sebaceous glands

40) Gall bladder is lined by

A)

Brush bordered columnar epithelium

B)

Striated columnar epithelium

C)

Pseudostratified columnar cells

D)

Ciliated columnar cells

41) Osteoclast cells are derived from which cell type

A) Monocyte

B) Osteoprogenitor

C) Osteoblast

D) Osteocyte

42) All of the following are examples of traction epiphysis except

A)

Mastoid process

B)

Greater trochanter of femur

C)

Lesser trochanter of femur

D)

Deltoid tuberosity

43) A young player receives lateral blow to his knee and undergoes a twisting f
all while playing Football. Which of the following conditions has occurred
A)

Ruptured medial collateral ligament

B)

Posterior cruciate ligament tear

C)

Evulsion of the intracapsular origin of popliteus

D)

Lateral meniscal tear

44) Epiphysio-diaphyseal joint is

A) Primary cartilaginous

B) Synostosis

C) Syndesmosis

D) Schindylesis

45) Flexor pollicis longus has the same innervation as of the following muscle
A)

Flexor digitorum superficialis

B)

Palmaris longus

C)

Pronator teres

D)

Flexor digitorum profundus of middle finger

46) All of the following statements are true concerning vertebral body and spin
a bifida defects except
A)

Missing component of ventral sclerotome can lead to scoliosis

B)

Failure of fusion of dorsal sclerotome components lead to spina bifida

C)

Spina bifida is frequently associated with ArnoldChiari malformation

D)

Spina bifida with myeloschisis is the least severe variation

47) Gustatory cortex is situated in

A)

Superior Temporal Gyrus

B)

nferior Frontal Gyrus

C)

Superior Frontal Gyrus

D)

nferior Parietal Gyrus

48) Which of the following reach Ventro postero-medial thalamic nuclei

A) Solitario-thalamic
C) Spinothalamic

B) Dentatothalamic
D) Medial lemniscus

49) Optic radiation arises from

A)

Lateral geniculate body

B)

Superior colliculus

C)

nferior colliculus

D)

Medial geniculate body

50) Which of the following is not true about thymus

Lies in the anterior and superior mediastinum
Has maximum size by 5 years of age and then it regresses
t is a primary lymphoid organ
t also produces hormones
51) The accessory obturator artery is a branch of
A) nferior epigastric

B) External iliac

C) nternal iliac

D) Obturator

52) Afferents of cremasteric reflex are present in nerve

A) lioinguinal

B) Genitofemoral

C) liohypogastric

D) Pudendal

53) n homonymous hemianopia due to occipital lobe infarction there is macular

sparing because of blood supply from
A)

Posterior cerebral

B)

Opposite posterior cerebral

C)

Middle cerebral

D)

Anterior choroidal

54) Which of the following fibers dont pass through the posterior limb of intern
al capsule
A) Sublentiform

B) Retrolentiform

C) Corticonuclear

D) Dorsal column

55) Which nerve carries special visceral efferent fibers

A)

3rd

B)

4th

C)

6th

D)

7th

56) All of the following statements about the vagus nerve are true except that
it
A)

Carries the GVE neural column

B)

Carries postganglionic parasympathetic fibers

C)
D)

nnervates right two third of transverse colon

Stimulates peristalsis & relaxes sphincters

57) The auditory pathway consists of all of the following except

A)

Spiral ganglion

B)

Superior olivary nucleus

C)

Medial lemniscus

D)

nferior colliculus

58) A patient has the ability to stand erect with eyes open but falls with clos
ed eyes. The axonal pathway lesioned is
A)

Dorsal spino-cerebellar

B)

Ventral spino-cerebellar

C)

Medial lemniscus

D)

Spinal lemniscus

59) The centre for vertical gaze is

A)

Abducent nucleus

B)

Nucleus prepositus

C)

Rostral interstitial nucleus

D)

Para-pontine reticular formation

60) What is incorrect regarding parasympathetic nervous system

A)

The Edinger-Westphal nucleus is responsible for pupillary dilation

B)

Cholinergic drugs may cause frequency of micturition

C)

Cholinergic activity induces salivation

D)

Anticholinergic drugs may cause constipation

61) Which of the following statements concerning the lateral horn of the spinal
cord is true
A)

t contains postganglionic parasympathetic neurons

B)

t gives rise to a spinothalamic tract

C)

t is present at all spinal cord levels

D)

t gives rise to preganglionic para-sympathetic fibers

62) All of the following are features of large intestine, Except

A)

Large intestine secretes acidic mucus which helps in formation of stools

B)

t is a site of mucocutaneous junction

C)

ts epithelium contains goblet cells in large numbers

D)

Absorbs salt and water

63) Which of the following pathway is involved in the ability to recognize an u

nseen familiar object placed in the hand
A)

Dorsal spinocerebellar tract

B)

Anterior spinothalamic tract

C)

Posterior spinothalamic tract

D)

Dorsal column

64) Efferents in superior cerebellar peduncle arise mostly from

A)

Purkinje cells

B)

Stellate neurons

C)

Deep nuclei

D)

Grade

fibers

65) Not a branch of basilar artery

A)

Posterior cerebral artery

B)

Labyrinthine artery

C)

Posterior inferior cerebellar artery

D)

Superior cerebellar artery

66) All of the following features are seen in neurons from dorsal root ganglia,
except
A)

They have centrally located nuclei

B)

They are derived from neural crest cells

C)

They are multipolar

D)

Situated in the intervertebral foramina

67)

n polio contracture of the iliotibial tract leads to all except

Hip flexion and abduction

Lateral rotation of tibia
Knee flexion
Varus deformity at knee
68) njection of hypertonic saline into the carotid artery causes activation of
the hypothalamus via which of the following
A)

Medial nucleus of the hypothalamus

B)

Supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus

C)

Preoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus

D)

Paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus

69) True about sympathetic chain is

A)

Totally it has 31 ganglia

B)

Myelinated post ganglionic fibers

C)

Passes from skull to coccyx

D)

White rami are present at all levels

70) Fibers of the accessory cuneate nucleus terminate in the

A)

Spinal cord

B)

Medulla

C)

Midbrain

D)

Cerebellar cortex

71) Tactile discrimination from lower limb is carried by

A)

psilateral gracile fasciculus

B)

Contralateral cuneatus fasciculus

C)

Anterior spinothalamic tract

D)

Dorsal spinocerebellar tract

72) Brodmann number of Wernickes sensory speech area is

A)

3 b

B)

22

C)

39

D)

44

73) Pupillary light reflex includes all except

A)

Ganglion cells of retina

B)

Lateral geniculate body

C)

Pre-tectal nucleus

D)

Edinger Westphal nucleus

74) Choose the incorrect statement regarding cerebellum

A)
e

Coordinates motor activity & Maintains posture, equilibrium and muscle ton

B)

Middle peduncle sends dentatothalamic tract to VL thalamic nucleus

C)

Dorsal spinocerebellar tract passes through nferior peduncle

D)
n children, 70% of brain tumours are found in posterior fossa, originatin
g mostly from cerebellum

75) Pudendal nerve supplies which part of the urinary bladder?

Detrusor muscle
nternal sphincter

External sphincter
All of the above
76) Arterial supply of motor area of cerebral cortex is by
A)

Anterior cerebral artery

B)

Middle cerebral artery

C)

Posterior cerebral artery

D)

Anterior and middle cerebral artery

77) While doing surgery for meningioma on cerebral hemisphere, there occurred i
njury to left paracentral lobule; it will lead to paresis of
A)

Left face

B)

Right neck and scapular region

C)

Right leg and perineum

D)

Right shoulder and trunk

78) Untrue about pharyngeal arch derivatives

A)

Anterior 2/3 tongue develops from 1st pharyngeal arch

B)

Laryngeal cartilages are derived from 4th & 6th arch

C)

Branchial cyst is persistent cervical sinus

D)

Buccinator is mesodermal derivative of first arch

79) njury to which nerve during a herniorrhaphy may cause paresthesia at the r
oot of scrotum and base of penis.
A. lioinguinal
C. Genitofemoral

B. Pudendal
D.

liohypogastric

80) True about upper end of tibia are all except

Ossification centre
t gives attachment
t gives attachment
Posterior aspect of

at the upper end fuses by 20 years

to medial collateral ligament
to semi-membranous
patella articulates with upper end of tibia laterally

81) Typical cervical vertebra can be differentiated from thoracic by all of the
following except

A)

Oval body

B)

Foramen transversarium

C)

Superior articular facet directed backwards & upwards

D)

Small body

82) Choose the correct statement regarding the endodermal derivatives of branch
ial arch pouches
A)

First : Tympanic antrum

B)

Second : Tubotympanic recess

C)

Third : Ultimo branchial body

D)

Fourth :

nferior parathyroid

83) A newborn baby is noted to have a left unilateral cleft lip. There are no a
bnormalities of the babys palate. Which of the following developmental defects ac
counts for this occurrence
A)
Failure of the left lateral palatine process to fuse with the median palat
ine process
B)
Failure of the left maxillary prominence to unite with the left medial nas
al prominence
C)

Failure of the right and left medial nasal prominences to merge

D)
Failure of the left maxillary process to fuse with the left medial nasal p
rocess

84) A patient presents with a chief complaint of chronic nose-bleeds. To contro

l the severity of these nosebleeds, his physician decides to ligate the sphenopa
latine artery. From which of the following arteries does the sphenopalatine arte
ry arise
A)

External carotid

B)

Facial

C)

Maxillary

D)

Ophthalmic

85) A thyroid mass usually moves with swallowing because the thyroid gland is e
nclosed by which of the following fascia
A)

Carotid sheath

B)

nvesting layer of the deep cervical fascia

C)

Pretracheal fascia

D)

Prevertebral fascia

86) All of the following pass behind ischial spine except

Obturator nerve
Pudendal nerve
nternal pudendal vessels
Nerve to obturator internus
87) Subdural haemorrhage has occurred due to venous bleeds. Which veins are inv
olved
A)

Bridging

B)

Middle meningeal

C)

Subarachnoid

D)

Pterygoid

88) Obstruction to the flow of CSF at the aqueduct of Sylvius will most likely
lead to the enlargement of which ventricles?
A)

Only lateral ventricle

B)

Only third ventricle

C)

Both lateral and third ventricles

D)

Fourth ventricle

89) Cuneus is separated from the lingual gyrus by the sulcus

A)

Rhinal

B)

Parieto-occipital

C)

Calcarine

D)

Collateral

90) Transverse arch of foot is maintained by

A. Flexor digitorum brevis
C. Abductor hallucis brevis

B. Adductor hallucis
D. Peroneus brevis

91) Following are the pairs describing skull foramina and the nerves related. C
hoose the correct pair
A)

Foramen rotundum: Mandibular nerve

B)

Foramen ovale: Maxillary nerve

C)

Foramen spinosum: ophthalmic nerve

D)

nternal acoustic meatus: Nerves intermedius

92) Kiesselbachs area has been damaged in a fist fight. The main artery to the a
rea is
A)

Anterior ethmoidal

B)

Posterior ethmoidal

C)

Spheno-palatine

D)

Greater palatine

93) Nerve carrying sense of taste from circumvallate papillae placed on the ant
erior 2/3 of the tongue is:
A)

Chorda tympani

B)

Lingual

C)

Glossopharyngeal

D)

Vagus

94) Muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg are innervated primarily by
A. Deep peroneal nerve
B. Superficial peroneal nerve
C. Sural nerve
D. Saphenous nerve

95) The following statements concerning chorda tympani nerve are true except th
at it
A)

Carries secretomotor fibers to the parotid gland

B)

Joins lingual nerve in infratemporal fossa

C)
D)

s a branch of facial nerve

Contains preganglionic parasympathetic fibers

96) n the fracture of middle cranial fossa, loss of taste sensations from pala
te would be due to lesion in
A)

Trigeminal ganglion

B)

Deep petrosal nerve

C)

Greater petrosal nerve

D)

Cervical ganglion

97) A patient has a dry eye and reduced nasal secretions. The location of a les
ion might be in the
A)

Otic ganglion

B)

Sphenopalatine ganglion

C)

Ciliary ganglion

D)

Superior cervical ganglion

98) Contraction of the tensor tympani and the stapedius prevents damage to the
eardrum and inner ear. These muscles are controlled by which of the following ne
rves
A)

Tympanic and chorda tympani nerve

B)

Trigeminal and facial nerves

C)

Facial and auditory nerves

D)

Trigeminal and accessory nerves

99) A patient arrives in the emergency room after having suffered severe head t
rauma in a motorcycle accident. Radiographic studies of the head reveal a basila
r skull fracture in the region of the foramen ovale. Which of the following func
tional losses would most likely be related to this injury
A)

Loss of abduction of the eye

B)

Loss of sensation over the forehead

C)

Loss of sensation over the zygoma

D)

Paralysis of anterior belly of digastric

100)

All is true about accessory nerve except

A)

Cranial part belongs to SVE column

B)

Spinal part supplies sternomastoid and trapezius

C)

Cranial part supplies all pharyngeal muscles except palatopharyngeus

D)

Cranial part supplies all palatal muscles except tensor veli palate

101)

The subtalar joint is formed between

Talus, malleoli and lower tibia

Talus and calcaneum
Talus and navicular
Calcaneum and cuboid
102)
Pain felt between great toe and 2nd toe is due to involvement of which n
erve root
A. L5

B. S1

C. S2

D. S3

103)
A benign tumour in the pterygoid canal would spare which of the followin
g nerve fibers
A)

Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers

B)

Taste fibers from the palate

C)

Postganglionic sympathetic fibers

D)

General visceral afferent (GVA) fibers

104)
A patient with crocodile tears syndrome has spontaneous lacrimation duri
ng eating due to misdirection of regenerating autonomic nerve fibers. Which of t
he following nerves has been injured
A)

Facial nerve proximal to the geniculate ganglion

B)

Chorda tympani in the infratemporal fossa

C)

Facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen

D)

Lacrimal nerve

105)
A)

Excessive contraction of following muscle causes dislocation of jaw

Temporalis

B)

Lateral pterygoid

C)

Medial pterygoid

D)

Zygomaticus Major

106)

Medial medullary syndrome is commonly due to lesion of the artery

A)

Posterior inferior cerebellar

B)

Anterior inferior cerebellar

C)

Vertebral

D)

Basilar

107)

Safety muscle of larynx

A)

Lateral cricoarytenoid

B)

Posterior cricoarytenoid

C)

Thyroarytenoid

D)

Cricothyroid

108)
Extradural haematoma occurs commonly due to the rupture of a vessel , wh
ich passes through
A)

Foramen rotundum

B)

Foramen spinosum

C)

Foramen lacerum

D)

nferior orbital fissure

109)
f a patient is unable to tense the vocal cords during high pitch singin
g, which of the following muscles is paralyzed
A)

Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle

B)

Cricothyroid muscle

C)

Posterior cricoarytenoid muscle

D)

Thyroarytenoid muscle

110)

Lymph from heel and lateral aspect of foot first drains into

A. Popliteal lymph nodes B. Deep inguinal

C. Superficial inguinal

D. Obturator node

111)
A patient is unable to invert the foot, indicating lesions of which of t
he following nerves
Superficial and deep peroneal
Deep peroneal and tibial
Superficial peroneal and tibial
Medial and lateral plantar
112)
Which of the following cranial nerves exit/enter through the foramina in
posterior cranial fossa
A) 3rd to 12th
C) 5th to 12th

113)

B) 4th to 12th
D) 7th to 12th

The narrowest part of ureter is

A. Uretero pelvic Junction

B. liac vessel crossing
C. Pelvic ureter
D. Uretero vesical junction

114)

The cranial nerve with the longest intra-cranial course is

A)

Abducens nerve

B)

Trochlear nerve

C)

Optic nerve

D)

Trigeminal nerve

115)

Which of the following is not supplied by hypoglossal nerve

A)

Genio-hyoid

B)

Thyrohyoid

C)

Genio-glossus

D)

Palato-glossus

116)

Hemivertebra is a defect of

A)

Body

B)

Transverse process

C)

Spine

D)

Posterior vertebral arches

117)
A newborn baby has a prominent defect at the base of his spine through w
hich his meninges and spinal cord protrude. A failure of which of the following
processes is the most common cause of this type of defect
A)

Development of primary vertebral ossification centers

B)

Development of the pedicle

C)

Development of the superior articular process

D)

Fusion of the vertebral arches

118)

True regarding common bile duct is all except

A. Opens 10 cm distal to the pylorus

B. Lies anterior to .V.C.
C. Portal vein lies posterior to it
D. Usually opens into duodenum separate from the main pancreatic duct

119)
These ventral spinal rootlets are less prone to injury during decompress
ive operations because they are longer and exit in a more oblique direction
A) C5

B) C6

C) T5

D) L5

120)
The cardiac jelly formed around the heart tube during early development,
contributes to the formation of
A) Pericardium
C) Myocardium

121)

B) Mesocardium
D) Endocardium

Absence of conotruncal septum gives rise to

A)

Tetralogy of Fallot

B)

Patent truncus arteriosus

C)

Transposition of great vessels

D)

Coarctation of aorta

122)

ntercostobrachial nerve is a branch of thoracic nerve

A) First

B) Second

C) Third

123)

D) Fourth

True about right phrenic nerve is

A)

Arise from the dorsal rami of C3,4,5

B)

Descends posterior to the hilum of lungs

C)

Supplies diaphragmatic peritoneum

D)

Passes through oesophageal opening

124)
A patient has aspiration pneumonitis develops chest pain with dullness o
n percussion in area medial to the medial border of scapula on the elevation of
arm. Which part of lung is most likely to be affected
A)

Right medial basal lobe

B)

Right superior lobe

C)

Right apical lobe

D)

Right Posterior basal lobe

125)

Ligamentum arteriosum attachment is between

A)

Left pulmonary artery and arch of aorta

B)

Arch and descending thoracic aorta

C)

Ascending and descending thoracic aorta

D)

Pulmonary trunk and left principal bronchus

126)

Middle part of interventricular septum is supplied by the artery

A)

Posterior interventricular

B)

Left anterior descending

C)

Circumflex artery

D)

127)

Acute marginal artery

All are hybrid muscles except

A)

Brachioradialis

B)

Pectoralis major

C)

Brachialis

D)

Flexor digitorum profundus

128)

n C-5,6 lesion following pair of muscles may not be paralyzed

A) Coraco-brachialis

B) Biceps brachii

C) Brachialis

D) Brachio-radialis

129)
All of the following muscles strictly receive nerve supply from anterior
interosseous nerve except
A)

Pronator quadratus

B)

Flexor pollicis longus

C)

Flexor digitorum profundus of index finger

D)

Flexor digitorum profundus of middle finger

130)
Following pairs describe the muscles producing flexion at elbow joint &
their respective nerve. Choose the wrong pair
A)

Biceps brachii: Musculocutaneous nerve

B)

Brachioradialis: Median nerve

C)

Flexor carpi ulnaris: Ulnar nerve

D)

Flexor carpi radialis: Median nerve

131)
During knife fight a person gets injured in the neck region and presents
to emergency department with weakness in raising right arm above head. On furth
er examination winging of right scapula is noted. The injury has damaged
A)

Spinal accessory nerve

B)

Long thoracic nerve of Bell

C)

Suprascapular nerve

D)

132)

Dorsal scapular nerve

The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton by

A)

Coracoclavicular ligament

B)

Coracoacromial ligament

C)

Costoclavicular ligament

D)

Coracohumeral ligament

133)

Regarding the anatomical snuffbox which of the following is true

A)

Abductor Pollicis longus forms the posterior wall

B)
l

Abductor pollicis longus and Extensor Pollicis brevis form the lateral wal

C)

Basilic vein forms the roof

D)

Floor is formed by Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis

134)

Ante-verted Position of uterus is maintained by ligament

A. Cardinal
C. Pubo-cervical

B. Uterosacral
D. Round

135)
A patient is brought to the emergency with history of trauma to his righ
t upper limb. Extension of metacarpo-phalangeal is lost. There is no wrist drop
and extension of P joint is normal. The most likely nerve involved is
A)

Ulnar nerve

B)

Median nerve

C)

Radial nerve

D)

Posterior interosseous nerve

136)
All of the following are features of musculocutaneous nerve injury at ax
illa except
A)

Loss of flexion at shoulder

B)

Loss of flexion at elbow

C)

Loss of supination of forearm

D)

Loss of sensation on radial side of forearm

137)
f the greater tuberosity of the humerus is lost which of the following
movements will be affected
A)

Adduction and flexion

B)

Abduction and lateral rotation

C)

Medial rotation and adduction

D)

Flexion and medial rotation

138)

C8,T1 supplies following muscles except

A)

Extensor indicis

B)

3rd & 4th lumbrical(s)

C)

Abductor pollicis brevis

D)

Palmar interossei

139)

Sensory innervation of index finger is by

A)

T2

B)

Tl

C)

C8

D)

C7

140)

Attached to radial styloid process is

A)

Brachioradialis

B)

Pronator quadratus

C)

Pronator teres

D)

Lateral collateral ligament

141)

njury to radial nerve at wrist leads to

A)

Wrist drop

B)

Sensory loss on dorsum of 1st web space

C)

Paralysis of adductor pollicis

D)

Loss of supination in extended position

142)

njury of ulnar nerve at the wrist would cause all except

A)

Paralysis of 3rd and 4th lumbrical(s)

B)

Paralysis of dorsal interossei

C)

Adductor pollicis paralysis

D)

Flexor pollicis brevis paralysis

143)

Which bronchopulmonary segment is not present in the left lung

A)

Antero-basal

B)

Postero-basal

C)

Medial basal

D)

Lateral basal

144)
A 56-year-old man is undergoing a cardiac operation. During the procedur
e, a ligature is passed into the transverse pericardial sinus. Which of the foll
owing vascular structures can now be easily secured by tying the ligature, thus
stopping the flow of blood
A)

Superior vena cava and inferior vena cava

B)

Superior vena cava and right pulmonary veins

C)

Aorta and superior vena cava

D)

Aorta and pulmonary trunk

145)

True about lumbricals is

A)

Flex

B)

1st and 2nd supplied by radial nerve

C)

3 and 4 supplied by superficial branch of ulnar

D)

Origin from tendons of flexor digitorum profundus

146)
A)

P joints and extends MCP joint

Which is true about axillary artery

Pectoralis major divides it into three parts

B)

Thoracoacromial is a branch of 2nd part

C)

Superior thoracic is a branch of 3rd part

D)

Subscapular is a branch of 1st part

147)

All are true except

A)

Midpalmar space communicates with facial sheath of third lumbrical

B)

Midpalmar space communicates with forearm space

C)

Thenar space communicates with fascial sheath of first lumbrical

D)

Midpalmar space drained through 3/4th web space

148)
Posterior interosseous nerve runs under which compartment of extensor re
tinaculum
A)

1st

B)

2nd

C)

3rd

D)

4th

149)

Pronation is lost in lesions of

A)

Median nerve

B)

Ulnar nerve

C)

Radial nerve

D)

Posterior interosseous nerve

150)

Supinator has the same innervation as of the following muscle

A)

Biceps brachii

B)

Pronator quadratus

C)

Extensor digitorum

D)

Brachioradialis

151)
A patient arrives in the emergency room after having attempted suicide b
y lacerating his wrist. No major artery was damaged, but the nerve that is immed

iately lateral to the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon is cut. Which of the
following actions will no longer be possible
A)

Abduction of the second digit

B)

Adduction of the second digit

C)

Flexion at the interphalangeal joint of the thumb

D)

Opposition of the thumb

152)

True statement about upper half of anal canal is

A. nsensitive to pain
B. Drained by superficial inguinal lymph node
C. Lined by squamous epithelium
D. Supplied by superior mesenteric artery

153)

de Quervains disease is characterized by

A)

Compression of the median nerve at the wrist

B)

Stenosing tenovaginitis of peroneus tendon

C)

Compression of ulnar nerve at the wrist

D)
is

Stenosing vaginitis of abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brev

154)
A patient came with history of fall and on examination there was tendern
ess between the extensor pollicis longus and brevis. The likely lesion is
A)

Scaphoid #

B)

1st metacarpal #

C)

Lower end of radius #

D)

Trapezoid #

155)
A)
B)
C)
D)

All is true about splenic artery except

s a branch of celiac artery
Lies along superior border of pancreas
s an end artery
Runs in Spleno-renal ligament

156)
At birth, an infant presents with a stomach that has herniated into the
diaphragm. Where is the defect that resulted in the herniation
A)

Oesophageal hiatus

B)

Pleuroperitoneal membrane

C)

Septum transversum

D)

Right crus

157)
The greater omentum is derived from which of the following embryonic str
uctures
A)

Dorsal mesogastrium

B)

Pericardio-peritoneal canal

C)

Pleuro-pericardial membranes

D)

Ventral mesentery

158)
A)

Regarding Gastroschisis and omphalocele, which one is false

ntestinal obstruction is common in gastroschisis

B)

Liver is the content of omphalocele

C)

Gastroschisis is associated with multiple anomalies

D)

Umbilical cord is attached in normal position in gastroschisis

159)

Vitelline vein forms

A)

Ligamentum venosum

B)

Ligamentum teres

C)

Portal vein

D)

Superior vena cava

160)

Ventral pancreatic bud forms

A)

Head of pancreas and uncinate process

B)

Head and body of pancreas

C)

nferior part of pancreas

D)

Tail of pancreas

161)
An infant presents with gastroschisis at birth. Which of the following a
pplies to this condition
a)

t is also seen in patients with aganglionic megacolon

b)
t results from herniation at the site of regression of the right umbili
cal vein
c)
odenum

t is caused by a failure of recanalization of the midgut part of the du

d)
t is caused by failure of the midgut to return to the abdominal cavity a
fter herniation into the umbilical stalk

162)

Which of the following structure in glomerulus has pores?

Parietal epithelial cell

Basement membrane
Capillary endothelium
B + C
163)

Untrue about Hirschsprung disease

A)

Occurs due to non-migration of neural crest cells

B)

Developmental failure Auerbach and Meissners plexus in the gut

C)

Distal large intestine is aperistaltic and spastic

D)

Absent sympathetic activity in the affected region

164)

Untrue about ureteric bud

A)

Endodermal derivative

B)

Arises from Wolffian duct

C)

Forms collecting tubules

D)

Penetrates metanephric tissue

165)
Following statements describe the development of diaphragm. Choose the i
ncorrect statement
A)

The dorsal mesentery of the oesophagus gives rise to the crura

B)

Defect in the pleuro-peritoneal membrane leads to Morgagnis hernia

C)

Body wall contributes for the peripheral muscular component

D)
The septum transversum descends to T8 from C3-5 following rapid growth of
neural tube

166)
A)
B)

Following are the boundaries of epiploic foramen except

Free margin of lesser omentum
nferior vena cava

C)

Quadrate lobe of liver

D)

Right adrenal

167)
A 38-year-old woman with a history of heartburn
ruciating pain in the epigastric region of the abdomen.
ediately upon admission to the emergency room. There is
lcer in the posterior wall of the stomach. Where will a
tomach contents
A)

Pouch of Morrison

B)

Cul-de-sac of Douglas

C)

Omental bursa

D)

Paracolic gutter

168)

Most common muscle to be congenitally absent is

A)

Pectoralis major

B)

Teres minor

C)

Semimembranosus

D)

Gastrocnemius

169)

All is true about Trochlear nerve except

A)

Longest intracranial course

B)

Arise from dorsal aspect

C)

Supplies ipsilateral superior oblique

D)

Arises from out side the common tendinous ring

170)

suddenly experiences exc

Surgery is performed imm
evidence of a ruptured u
surgeon first find the s

Urogenital diaphragm is contributed by all except

A)

Sphincter urethra

B)

Perineal body

C)

Colles fascia

D)

Perineal membrane

171)

All are the contents of deep perineal pouch except

A)

Bulb/Root of penis

B)

Dorsal nerve of penis

C)

Sphincter urethra

D)

Bulbo urethral glands

172)

Which of the following is not a content of the pudendal canal

A. Pudendal nerve
B. nternal pudendal artery
C. nternal pudendal vein
D. Nerve to obturator internus

173)

All of the following arteries supply medulla except

a. Post inferior cerebellar

b. Basilar
c. Anterior spinal
d. Bulbar
174)

GALT (Gut Associated Lymphoid tissue) is present in

a. Submucosa
b. Lamina propria
c. Muscularis mucosa
d. Adventitia/Serosa

175)
A. 1st

Most common site of subclavian artery stenosis is in part

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. Terminal

176)

Spongy part of the male urethra drains via which lymph nodes

A) Superficial inguinal

B) External

C) Deep inguinal

177)

liac

D) Aortic

Which structure is just lateral to anterior perforated substance

A) Uncus

B) Limen insulae

C) 3rd Ventricle

D) Optic chiasma

178)
Auerbachs ganglia in the muscularis externa contain the autonomic neurons
bodies of the type
A)

Pre-ganglionic sympathetic

B)

Pre-ganglionic para-sympathetic

C)

Post-ganglionic sympathetic

D)

Post-ganglionic para-sympathetic

179)
A)
B)

Popliteal pulse is not felt clearly because

t is not over prominent bone
Pulse is weak

C)

t is deep seated

D)

t is both deep seated and not over prominent bone

180)

Chief Cells are found in

a) Fundus
c) Neck

181)

b) Pit
d) Body

Thoracic duct receives tributaries from all the following except

A)

Bilateral ascending lumbar ducts

B)

Bilateral descending thoracic ducts

C)

Left upper intercostal ducts

D)

Right bronchomediastinal lymphatic trunk

182)

Which of the following structures does not penetrate perineal membrane

A. Dorsal N of penis
B. Dorsal Artery of penis
C. nternal pudendal artery
D. Urethra

183)
All the following are branches of cavernous part of nternal carotid art
ery except
A)

Ophthalmic Artery

B)

Branches to cavernous sinus

C)

Hypophyseal artery

D)

Meningeal artery

184)
Venous return of lower limb on standing from the supine posture depends
on all except
A)

Deep fascia sleeve

B)

Arterial pressure

C)

Valves of perforators

D)

Calf muscle contraction

185)
er

Which of the following movements doesnt not happen in abduction of should

A)

Medial rotation of scapula

B)

Elevation of humerus

C)

Rotation of Clavicle at the sterno clavicular joint

D)

Rotation at the axis of acromioclavicular joint

186)

Which of the following brainstem nuclei is not derived from alar plate

A) Dentate

B)

nferior olivary

C) Hypoglossal

187)

D) Substantia nigra

Sternocleidomastoid is not supplied by the artery

A) Superior thyroid

B) Thyrocervical trunk

C) Occipital

188)

D) Post auricular

Trendelenburg test is positive due to injury to the nerve

A) Superior gluteal
C) Obturator
189)

C. Olfactory tract

B. Mitral valve
D. Optic nerve

All are seen in Horners syndrome except

A)

Heterochromia iridis

B)

Ptosis

C)

Miosis

D)

Apparent exophthalmos

191)

D) Tibial

Mitral cells are present in

A. Kidney

190)

B) nferior gluteal

All the true about inguinal canal except

A)

Conjoint tendon forms part of the posterior wall

B)

Superficial ring is found in external oblique aponeurosis

C)

Deep ring is an opening in transversalis abdominis

D)

192)

nternal oblique forms both anterior and posterior wall

All of the followings are true regarding the pudendal nerve, except

A)

Sensory and motor

B)

Derived from S2, 3, 4

C)

Comes out through the lesser sciatic foramen

D)

Main nerve supply of pelvic organs

193)

Left spinal lemniscus contains which fibers?

A)

psilateral pain touch temperature

B)

psilateral position vibration sense

C)

Contralateral position vibration sense

D)

Contralateral pain touch temperature

194)
A missile hits the body just above the pubic ramus through the ant abdom
inal wall it will pierce which of the following structure
A. Urinary bladder
C. Left renal vein

195)

B. Spinal cord
D. Abdominal aorta

What is false regarding dentate line

A)

Glands of Morgagni open below the line

B)

Anal glands open at the line

C)

Dentate line lies 2 cm(s) above the anal verge.

D)

Transitional epithelium lies above the dentate line

196)

Boundaries of ovarian fossa are

A. Posterior obliterated umbilical artery

B. Ureter posteriorly
C. Uterine tube anteriorly
D. nternal iliac artery laterally

197)

Teratomas may arise from the aberrant migration of

A) Epiblast
C) Cytotrophoblast

198)
A)

B) Hypoblast
D) Syncytiotrophoblast

The following statements are true about Cauda equina syndrome except
Spinal segments affected are L-3 to Co

B)

Saddle shaped Anaesthesia is observed

C)

Knee and ankle reflexes are lost

D)

Bladder/bowel & sexual functions are damaged severely

199)

Superior rectal vein continues as

A. Superior mesenteric
C. nternal iliac

B.

nferior mesenteric
D. External iliac

200)
n a patient with a tumor in superior mediastinum compressing the superi
or vena cava, all of the following veins would serve as alternate pathways for t
he blood to return to the right atrium, except
A)
B)
C)
D)

C
A
C
C

Lateral thoracic vein

nternal thoracic vein
Hemiazygos vein
Vertebral venous plexus

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