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Human Anatomy Paper I Question Paper

Human Anatomy Paper I

Course:Bachelor Of Medicine

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBChB) - LEVEL I
HMA 100: HUMAN ANATOMY PAPER I

DATE: MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 9.00 A.M. - 12.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
• All questions carry equal marks.
• Answer each question in a separate answer book
• The paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.
• Question 1 is compulsory
• Choose ONE of the questions form each of sections B, C, and D.

SECTION A: Compulsory Question

1.
Describe the anatomical position, relations, blood supply, histological structure

and congenital anomalies of the spleen. Add a note on its clinical significance.

(25 marks)

SECTION B: Answer either question 2 or 3.

2.
Compare and contrast the histological organization of skeletal muscle and

cardiac muscle.

(25 marks)
3.
(a)
Describe the anatomical position, relations and blood supply of the
oesophagus.
(15
marks)
(b)
Describe
the
histological organization of the oesophagus.
(5 marks)

(c)
List congenital anomalies of the oesophagus.

(5 marks)

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SECTION C: Attempt either question 4 or 5.

4.
(a)
With the aid of a clearly labeled diagram describe the formation and

branches
of
the
circle
of
willis. (20
marks)

(b)
What is “subclavian steal” syndrome.

(5 marks)

5.
(a)
With the aid of a well labeled diagram describe the visual pathway.

(20 marks)
(b)
Explain
how
the
following
arise:
(5
marks)
(i)
Cortical
blindness

(ii)
Bitemporal
hemianopia

SECTION D: Attempt either question 6 or 7.

6.
Write an essay on the organization and applied anatomy of the brachial plexus.

(25 marks)

7.
(a)
Give an account of the organization and contents of the femoral triangle.

(20 marks)

(b)
Enumerate five conditions that cause swelling in the femoral triangle.

(5 marks)

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