Friday, December 31, 2010
Mnemonic-Porphyrias
Hepatic
Acute intermittent porphyria
Porphyria cutnae tarda
Hereditary coproporphyria
Variegate porphyria
Erythropoietic
Cogenital erythropoietic porphyria
Protoporphyria
Mnemonic-Enzymes: classification
Mnemonic-Citric acid cycle
Mnemonic-Vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinic acid) deficiency: pellagra
Mnemonic-Glycolysis
Mnemonic-Glycogen storage: Anderson's (IV) vs. Cori's (III) enzyme defect
Mnemonic-Osteoblast vs. osteoclast
Mnemonic-Prolactin and oxytocin: functions
Mnemonic-Temperature control: cerebral regions
Mnemonic-Progesterone: actions
Mnemonic-Hyperthyroidism: signs and symptoms
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Mnemonic-Vertebrae: recognizing a thoracic from lumbar
Lumbar is kidney-bean shaped since kidneys are in lumbar area
Mnemonic-Pituitary hormones
Follicle stimulating hormone
Lutinizing hormone
Adrenocorticotropin hormone
Growth hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Monday, December 27, 2010
Innovation=Unemployment
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Mnemonic-Abdominal muscles
Transversus
Internal oblique
Rectus abdominus
External oblique
Mnemonic-Layers of the adrenal
Mnemonic-Foramen ovale contents
Mnemonic-Carpal bones: trapezium vs. trapezoid location
Mnemonic-Spermatic cord contents
Pampiniform plexus
Ductus deferens
Cremasteric artery
Testicular artery
Artery of the ductus deferens
Genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Sympathetic nerve fibers
Lymphatic vessels
Mnemonic-Sperm pathway through male reproductive tract
Seminiferous tubules
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory duct
Urethra
Penis
Mnemonic-Scrotum layers
From superficial to deep:
Skin
Dartos
External spermatic fascia
Cremaster
Internal spermatic fascia
Tunica vaginalis
Testis
Mnemonic-Bronchopulmonary segments of right lung
In order from superior to inferior:
Apical
Posterior
Anterior
Lateral
Medial
Superior
Medial basal
Anterior basal
Lateral basal
Posterior basal
Mnemonic-Thigh: innervation by compartment
Medial compartment: Obturator
Anterior: Femoral
Posterior compartment: Sciatic
Mnemonic-Scalp: nerve supply
Greater occipital & Greater auricular
Lesser occipital
Auriculotemporal
Supratrochlear
Supraorbital
Mnemonic-Radial nerve: muscles supplied (simplified)
Brachioradialis
Extensors
Supinator
Triceps
Mnemonic-Radial nerve: muscles innervated
In order of their innervation, proximal to distal:
Triceps
Anconeus
Brachioradialis
ext. Carpi radialis longus
ext. Carpi radialis brevis
Supinator
ext. Digitorum
ext.Digiti minimi
ext. Carpi ulnaris
Abductor poll. longus
ext. Poll. brevis
ext. Poll. longus
ext. Indicis
For simpler mnemonic refer the next post.
Mnemonic-Facial nerve: branches after Stylomastoid foramen
From superior to inferior:
Temporal branch
Zygomatic branch
Buccal branch
Mandibular branch
Cervical branch
(Posterior auricular nerve)
Mnemonic-Brachial plexus: branches of posterior cord
Subscapular [upper and lower]
Thoracodorsal
Axillary
Radial
Mnemonic-Rotator cuff muscles
Clockwise from top:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
Mnemonic-Plantarflexion vs. dorsiflexion
Mnemonic-Inversion vs. eversion muscles in leg
eversion muscles:
perineus longus
perineus brevis
perineus terius
inversion muscles:
tibialis anterior
tibialis posterior
Mnemonic-Intrinsic muscles of hand (palmar surface)
Thenar, lateral to medial:
Abductor pollicis longus
Opponens pollicis
Flexor pollicis brevis
Adductor pollicis.
Hypothenar, lateral to medial:
Opponens digiti minimi
Flexor digiti minimi
Abductor digiti minimi
Mnemonic-Bicipital groove: attachments of muscles near it
Teres major attaches to medial lip of groove.
Pectoralis major to lateral lip of groove.
Latissimus (Lady) is on floor of groove, between the 2 majors
Mnemonic-Erector spinae muscles
From lateral to medial:
Iliocostalis
Longissimus
Spinalis
Mnemonic-Elbow: muscles that flex it
Brachialis
Biceps
Brachioradialis
Mnemonic-Spleen: dimensions, weight, surface anatomy
Spleen dimensions are 1 inch x 3 inches x 5 inches.
Weight is 7 ounces.
It underlies ribs 9 through 11.
Mnemonic-Scalp layers
From superficial to deep:
Skin
Connective tissue
Aponeurosis
Loose areolar tissue
Pericranium
Mnemonic-Thoracoacromial artery branches
Acromial
Breast (pectoral)
Clavicular
Deltoid
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Mnemonic-Maxillary artery branches
Anterior tympanic
Middle meningeal
Inferior alveolar
Accessory meningeal
Masseteric
Pterygoid
Deep temporal
Buccal
Sphenopalatine
Descending palatine
Infraorbital
Posterior superior alveolar
Middle superior alveolar
Pharyngeal
Anterior superior alveolar
Artery of the pterygoid canal
Mnemonic:
DAM I AM Piss Drunk But Stupid Drunk I Prefer, Must Phone Alcoholics Anonymous
Mnemonic-Internal jugular vein: tributaries
Middle thyroid
Superior thyroid
Lingual
Common facial
Pharyngeal
Inferior petrosal sinus
Mnemonic:
Medical Schools Let Confident People In
Mnemonic-Femoral triangle: arrangement of contents
Nerve (directly behind sheath)
Artery (within sheath)
Vein (within sheath)
Empty space (between vein and lymph)
Lymphatics (with deep inguinal node)
Nerve/Artery/Vein are all called Femoral
Mnemonic:
NAVEL
Mnemonic-Cavernous sinus contents
Trochlear nerve (IV)
Ophthalmic nerve (V1)
Maxillary nerve (V2)
Carotid artery
Abducent nerve (VI)
Mnemonic
O TOM CAt
Mnemonic-Tarsal tunnel: contents
T: Tibialis posterior
F: Flexor Digitorum longus
A: posterior tibial Artery
N: tibial Nerve
H: flexor Hallucis longus
Mnemonic:
Tiny Dogs Are Not Hunters
Mnemonic-Brachial artery: recurrent and collateral branches
Posterior ulnar recurrent artery goes with Superior ulnar collateral artery
Mnemonic:
I Am Pretty Smart
Mnemonic-Inferior vena cava tributaries
Lumbar
Testicular
Renal
Suprarenal
Hepatic vein
Mnemonic:
I Like To Rise So High
Mnemonic-Cubital fossa contents
Radial Nerve
Biceps Tendon
Brachial Artery
Median Nerve
Mnemonic:
Really Need Booze To Be At My Nicest
Mnemonic-Cranial Nerves
II-Olfactory
III-Oculomotor
IV-Trochlear
V-Trigeminal,
VI-Abducens
VII-Facial
VIII-Acoustic(Vestibulocochlear)
IX-Glossophrayngeal
X-Vagus
XI-Spinal Accessory
XII-Hypoglossal
Mnemonic:
Oh Once One Takes The Anatomy Final Very Good Vacations Are Heavenly
Friday, December 17, 2010
Mnemonic-Coelic trunk:branches
Mnemonic-Carotid sheath contents
Mnemonic-Axillary artery branches
Superior thoracic
Mnemonic-Aortic arch:major branch order
Mnemonic-Atrioventricular valves
Left Atrium: Bicuspid
Right Atrium: Tricuspid
Mnemonic-Interossei muscles: actions of dorsal vs. palmar in hand
The Palmar Adduct and the Dorsal Abduct.
Mnemonic-Serratus anterior: innervation
Serratus Anterior = Long Thoracic.
External carotid artery branches
Mnemonic-Brachial plexus subunits
Roots
Trunks
Divisions
Cords
Branches
"Read The Damn Cadaver Book!"
Mnemonic-Deep tendon reflexes: root supply
One, two-- buckle my shoe. Three, four-- kick the door. Five, six-- pick up sticks. Seven, eight-- shut the gate.
S1,2 = ankle jerk
L3,4 = knee jerk
C5,6 = biceps and brachioradialis
C7,8 = triceps
Mnemonic-Femoral triangle: boundaries
Superiorly: Inguinal ligament
Medially: Adductor longus
Laterally: Sartorius
Mnemonic-Hand fractures: Colle's vs. Smith's
Smith's fracture: arm in fall position makes a 'S' shape.
Mnemonic-Thigh: lateral rotators
Piriformis
Gemellus superior
Obturator internus
Gemellus inferior
Obturator externus
Quadradus femorus
Mnemonic-Duodenum: lengths of parts
1st part: 2 inches
2nd part: 3 inches
3rd part: 4 inches
4th part: 1 inch
Mnemonic-Extraocular muscles
SO4: Superior Oblique --> IV Trochlear
All other extraocularmotor muscles are CN III
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Mnemonic-Bones of the Wrist
Lateral to Medial:
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate
Mnemonic:
She is too pretty,try to catch her
Mnemonic-Diaphragm apertures: spinal levels
Aortic hiatus = 12 letters = T12
Oesophagus = 10 letters = T10
Vena cava = 8 letters = T8
Monday, December 13, 2010
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CBSE AIPMT 2011
KASHMIR :-
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CBSE AIPMT 2011 Important Dates
How to Apply
Sunday, December 12, 2010
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Mnemonic-Meckel's diverticulum
2 feet from end of ileum.
2 times more common in men.
2% occurrence in population.
2 types of tissues may be present.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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Monday, December 6, 2010
PG MCQs 143-146
androgen insensitivity syndrome
A)? LH
B) ? LH
C)?Testosterone
D)?Estrogen
Ans. B) LH
Q144.Which of the following indicates capsid protein of HIV
a) gp 24
B) gp 120
c) p 24
d) p 17
Ans. c) p 24
Q145.Which of the following anti-arrhythmics is contraindicated post-MI?
a)Disopyramide
B)Mexiletine
c)Flecainide
d)Tocainide
Ans145 c) Flecainide
Q146.Which of the foll. urinary stone is not seen on X ray?
a)Ca.oxalate
B)Struvite
c)Uric acid
d)Cystine
Ans. C)Uric Acid
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
PG MCQs 139-142
A)IgA
B)IgE
C)IgG
D)IgD
Ans. D)IgD
Q140.Antigen variation is seen in all EXCEPT
a)Salmonella
B)Borrelia
c)Neisseria Gonorrhea
d)Shigella
Ans. D)Shigella
Q141.The cytokine involved in granuloma formation is
a)Interferon alpha
B)IL-4
c)Interferon gamma
d)TNF
Ans141 C)Interferon Gamma.
Q142.Ataxia Telengiectasia has foll.immune deficit
a)T cell deficiency
B)Ig M deficncy
c)IgA deficncy
d)Leukocyte Adhesion Deficncy
Ans C)IgA deficiency
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PG MCQs 123-138
a)Cardiac cells
B)Neurons
c)Kidney
d)Erythrocytes
Ans. d) Erythrocytes.
Q124.All of the following are beta hemolytic bacteria except
a)S. Aureus
B)List. Monocytogenes
c)S. Agalactiae
d)S. Pneumoniae
Ans. d)S. Pneumoniae
Q125.Which is the amino acid deficient in Hartnup Disease
a)Tyrosine
B)Niacin
c)Tryptophan
d)Threonine
Ans125 c)Tryptophan
Explaination:Hartnup disease is caused bt deficient absorption of tryptophan from intestine
Niacin(B) is a not an amino acid,nonetheless its synthesized from tryptophan.
Q.126.Grieseofulvin acts on
a)G1 phase
B)G2 phase
c)S phase
d)M phase
Ans126.d)M phase
Explaination: It acts on microtubule assembly and inhibits mitosis
Q.127.Wch of the foll. grows pink colonies on Mac Conkey agar
a)Shigella
B)Salmonella
c)Proteus
d)Klebsiella
Ans. d)Klebsiella
Shows lactose fermentation
Q128.Which strains of HPV cause condyloma acuminata?
a)1,4
B)11,16
c)6,11
d)16,18
Ans. c)6 , 11
Q129.Measles is caused by
a)Paramyxo virus
B)Toga virus
c)Reo virus
d)Picorna virus
Ans. a) Paramyxo virus
Q.130.Wch of the foll. antibodies is specific and prognostic for SLE?
a)ANA
B)Anti ds DNA
c)Anti smith antibody
d)Anticardiolipin
Ans. B)Anti ds DNA.
Q131.Which of the foll.is present in serum during window phase of hepatitis B infection?
a)HBs Ag
B)HBc Ag
c)HBe Ag
d)Anti HBc Ab
Ans. d) Anti HBc Ab
Q.132.All of the foll. r premalignant lesion Xcpt
a)Actinic keratosis
B)Hairy leukoplakia
c)Acanthosis nigricans
d)Polyps of FAP
Ans. B)Hairy leukoplakia
Q133.Defense against disseminated candidiasis is provided by
a)Neutrophil
B)Eosinophil
c)T lymphocyte
d)B lymphocyte
Ans. a)Neutrophil
Neutrophils prevent d hematogenous spread of the infecn thus preventing d dissemination
Q134.Wch of the foll. component of a lipoprotein causes activation of lipoprotein lipase?
a)Apo AI
B)Apo B100
c)Apo C II
d)Apo E3/E4
Ans a)Apo C II.
Q.135.M spike seen on electrophoresis in Multiple myeloma indicates
a)Ig M antibody
B)Ig light chain
c)Ig G antibody
d)Ig heavy chain
Ans. c)Ig G antibody
Q136.Translocation t(14:18) is seen in
a)Follicular lymphoma
B)Mantle cell lymphoma
c)Burkitt's lymphoma
d)CLL
Ans.a)Follicular lymphoma
Q137.Whr r T cells found in spleen
a)White pulp
B)Medulla
c)Red Pulp
d)Cortex
Ans C)Red Pulp
T cells r found in RedPulp & Peri arterial Lymphatic Sheath
Q138.Innate immunity functions through all of the foll. except
a)Neutrophils
B)Macrophages
c)Dendritic cells
d)B cells
Ans. D)B cell
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