Anatomy Written Tests Overview with Sample Questions
Anatomy
Written Tests
Explanation with Sample Questions
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Please keep in mind
that particular test
does not necessarily consist of
all types of questions
listed in this
model
PowerPoint presentation.
General anatomy
General anatomy
•
Questions on information
explained
during lectures.
Q: Give an example of a flat bone.
A: Scapula.
Structural anatomy
Structural anatomy
•
Counts for
majority
of a giving test.
•
Structural anatomy
– components
:
Q: List all
articular surfaces
of the condylus
humeri.
A: Capitulum, Trochlea
•
Structural anatomy
– labeling
:
A: Trochanter major / Greater trochanter
•
Structural anatomy
– naming
:
Q: Which structure serves for tendo
calcaneus/
A
chilles tendon attachment.
A: Tuber calcanei / Calcaneal tuberosity
Functional anatomy
Functional anatomy
•
It is important part
of
each
test.
Q: What is the function of acetabulum?
A: Articular fossa for the hip joint.
Topographical anatomy
Topographical anatomy
•
It is important part
of each
test.
Q: What passes in the sulcus
intertubercularis humeri?
A: tendo cap
i
t
is
long
i
muscul
i
bic
ipitis
brachii /
tendon of long head of biceps brachii
Imaging anatomy
Imaging anatomy
•
Usually
1-5 questions of labeling structures
on a normal X-ray, CT, MRI.
A: Epicondylus medialis humeri /
Medial epicondyle of humerus.
Clinical anatomy
Clinical anatomy
•
Questions on clinical applications of anatomical concepts
related to
basic medical application and not advanced pathologic
al
nor surgical
concepts. These clinical notes were mentioned during lectures and
practical seminars
and a
re found in your textbooks and listed under
clinical notes on the test information webpage.
Q: What is
the background for the carpal tunnel
syndrome
?
A:
Compression of soft median nerve / nervus medianus
against hard structures and walls of the carpal canal /
canalis carpi.
Microscopic anatomy
Microscopic anatomy
•
Usually
1-3 questions
•
Basic ultrastructural component
s
Q: Wh
ich kind of cartilage
covers
the articular surface
of
bones?
A:
Hyaline cartilage
Embryology/Development anatomy
Embryology/Development anatomy
•
Usually
1-3 simple questions concerning
embryological origin or developmental pattern of
anatomical structures.
Q: At what age does the distal epiphys
i
al plate
of
the radius
complete its ossification?
A: 17-19
In depth questions
In depth questions
•
There can be
one
(or more)
challenging question. Those will focus on
difficult concepts that require integrating past and upcoming chapters.
Q: Name the bones where attaches the retinaculum musculorum
flexorum forming anterior border of the carpal
canal
?
A: Eminentia carpi ulnaris (
os
pisiform
e
, hamulus ossis hamat
i
),
eminentia carpi radialis (tuberculum ossis scaphoidei, tuberculum ossis
trapezii)
/
Ulnar carpal eminence (pisiform, hook of hamate), radial carpal
eminence (scaphoid tubercle, tubercle of trapezium)
Schemes
Schemes
•
One scheme counting for 2-3 points.
•
Selected from the list of the required schemes. Objective is to show in a
simplified sketch the proper anatomical arrangement of the composite
structures with proper labeling. Proper relationship must be illustrated
in your drawing.
Q: Draw bones of the hand.
•
The 8 carpal bones must be arranged and labeled in proper order.
•
Metacarpal bones placed in proper articulating arrangement with the
second
r
o
w
of carpal bones. Each metacarpal bone matches its articulating
with carpal bone(s).
•
Radius and
u
lna in their proper anatomical relationship illustrating the articulating
facets and styloid proces
s, w
ith proper articulation arrangement with
the first
row
of carpal bones.
•
Clearly shown narrow space between radius and scaphoid and lunate
, w
hile wider
space between ulna and triquetrum.
Major mistake = 0 Mark (No Partial points!).
Minor mistakes = gradual loss of points.
Explore different types of anatomy questions commonly seen in written tests, including general anatomy, structural anatomy, functional anatomy, topographical anatomy, imaging anatomy, clinical anatomy, microscopic anatomy, and embryo-related topics. Sample questions and answers are provided for each category to help you prepare effectively.
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Anatomy Written Tests Explanation with Sample Questions
Disclaimer Please keep in mind that particular test does not necessarily consist of all types of questions listed in this model PowerPoint presentation.
General anatomy Questions on information explained during lectures. Q: Give an example of a flat bone. A: Scapula.
Structural anatomy Counts for majority of a giving test. Structural anatomy components: Structural anatomy labeling: Q: List all articular surfaces of the condylus humeri. A: Capitulum, Trochlea Structural anatomy naming: Q: Which structure serves for tendo calcaneus/Achilles tendon attachment. A: Trochanter major / Greater trochanter A: Tuber calcanei / Calcaneal tuberosity
Functional anatomy It is important part of each test. Q: What is the function of acetabulum? A: Articular fossa for the hip joint.
Topographical anatomy It is important part of each test. Q: What passes in the sulcus intertubercularis humeri? A: tendo capitis longi musculi bicipitis brachii / tendon of long head of biceps brachii
Imaging anatomy Usually 1-5 questions of labeling structures on a normal X-ray, CT, MRI. A: Epicondylus medialis humeri / Medial epicondyle of humerus.
Clinical anatomy Questions on clinical applications of anatomical concepts related to basic medical application and not advanced pathological nor surgical concepts. These clinical notes were mentioned during lectures and practical seminars and are found in your textbooks and listed under clinical notes on the test information webpage. Q: What is the background for the carpal tunnel syndrome? A: Compression of soft median nerve / nervus medianus against hard structures and walls of the carpal canal / canalis carpi.
Microscopic anatomy Usually 1-3 questions Basic ultrastructural components Q: Which kind of cartilage covers the articular surface of bones? A: Hyaline cartilage
Embryology/Development anatomy Usually 1-3 simple questions concerning embryological origin or developmental pattern of anatomical structures. Q: At what age does the distal epiphysial plate of the radius complete its ossification? A: 17-19
In depth questions There can be one (or more) challenging question. Those will focus on difficult concepts that require integrating past and upcoming chapters. Q: Name the bones where attaches the retinaculum musculorum flexorum forming anterior border of the carpal canal? A: Eminentia carpi ulnaris (os pisiforme, hamulus ossis hamati), eminentia carpi radialis (tuberculum ossis scaphoidei, tuberculum ossis trapezii) / Ulnar carpal eminence (pisiform, hook of hamate), radial carpal eminence (scaphoid tubercle, tubercle of trapezium)
Schemes One scheme counting for 2-3 points. Selected from the list of the required schemes. Objective is to show in a simplified sketch the proper anatomical arrangement of the composite structures with proper labeling. Proper relationship must be illustrated in your drawing. Q: Draw bones of the hand. The 8 carpal bones must be arranged and labeled in proper order. Metacarpal bones placed in proper articulating arrangement with the second row of carpal bones. Each metacarpal bone matches its articulating with carpal bone(s). Radius and ulna in their proper anatomical relationship illustrating the articulating facets and styloid process, with proper articulation arrangement with the first row of carpal bones. Clearly shown narrow space between radius and scaphoid and lunate, while wider space between ulna and triquetrum. Major mistake = 0 Mark (No Partial points!). Minor mistakes = gradual loss of points.
