1ST BHMS ANATOMY EXAM GUIDE: IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR PAPER 1 & PAPER 2 (2022-2023)

Anatomy is the foundation of medical science, and for 1st BHMS students, it’s one of the most crucial subjects.

The exam requires detailed understanding, precise answers, and well-labeled diagrams to secure good marks.

This guide contains the most important and frequently asked questions for 1st BHMS Anatomy (2022-23 syllabus).

Whether you’re struggling with upper limb, thorax, brain, or histology, this list will help you focus on high-yield topics that appear in university exams.

Why should you use this guide?
✔️ Covers all essential topics from the latest syllabus
✔️ Divided into Paper 1 & Paper 2 for systematic preparation
✔️ Includes full questions (FQ), semi-full questions (SFQ), and short notes (SN)
✔️ Perfect for last-minute revision

Let’s dive straight into the most exam-relevant questions! 🚀

📝 BHMS Anatomy Exam Structure

🩻 Paper 1: Upper Limb, Head, Neck, Face, Brain, Embryology
🫀 Paper 2: Lower Limb, Pelvis, Abdomen, Thorax, Histology

1ST BHMS NEW ANATOMY SYLLABUS: A DETAILED GUIDE FOR STUDENTS (2022-2023 ONWARDS)

Table of Contents

PAPER 1

UPPER LIMB

FQ: Axilla
FQ: Breast
FQ: Shoulder joint
SFQ: Anastomosis around scapula
SFQ: Brachial plexus
SFQ: Cubital fossa with its applied anatomy
SFQ: Deltoid muscle
SFQ: Flexor Retinaculum
SFQ: Ulnar Artery
SN: Axillary artery
SN: Biceps brachi
SN: Brachial artery
SN: Carpal tunnel syndrome
SN: Elbow joint
SN: Extensor Retinaculum
SN: Flexor digitorum profundus
SN: Flexor Muscles of Forearm
SN: Intrinsic muscles of hand
SN: Klumpke’s paralysis
SN: Median nerve of forearm
SN: Nail
SN: Palmar aponeurosis
SN: Pectoralis major
SN: Radial artery
SN: Serratus muscle
SN: Superficial palmar arch
SN: Thenar Eminence
SN: Trapezius muscle
SN: Wrist drop

HEAD

FQ/SN: Scalp
FQ: Lachrymal apparatus
FQ: Lateral wall of nose
FQ: Middle ear with applied anatomy
FQ: Nasal part of pharynx
FQ: Oropharynx
FQ: Paranasal sinuses
FQ: Salivary glands and parotid gland in detail
FQ: Tongue
SN: Auditory tube
SN: Extra ocular muscles of eyeball
SN: Infratemporal fossa
SN: Lachrymal gland
SN: Movement of temporomandibular joint
SN: Muscles of mastication
SN: Nasal septum
SN: Parotid duct
SN: Retina
SN: Soft palate
SN: Sub-mandibular salivary glands
SN: Teeth
SN: Thyroid gland
SN: Tympanic membrane

NECK

FQ: Cervical fascia
FQ: Posterior triangle of neck
FQ: Thyroid gland
SN: Anterior triangle of neck
SN: Cartilages of larynx
SN: Deep cervical lymph nodes
SN: External carotid artery
SN: Sternocleidomastoid muscle

FACE

FQ: Anatomy of face
FQ: Facial nerve
FQ: Muscle of eyeball
SN: Bell’s palsy
SN: Danger area of face
SN: External ear
SN: Fascial artery
SN: Veins of face

BRAIN

FQ: Blood supply of brain/ circle of Willis
FQ: Brainstem
FQ: Cerebellum
FQ: Cerebral cortex
FQ: Cerebrum
FQ: Corpus callosum
FQ: Hypothalamus
FQ: Lateral ventricle
FQ: Spinal cord
FQ: Sulci and gyri/ superficial surface of cerebral hemisphere
FQ: Third ventricle of brain
FQ: Various sinuses of brain with cavernous sinus
FQ: White fibers of cerebral hemisphere with corpus callosum
SFQ: Forth ventricle
SFQ: Neuron
SN: Accessory nerve
SN: Basal nuclei
SN: Cranial nerves
SN: CSF (Cerebro spinal fluid)
SN: Falx cerebri
SN: Fornix
SN: Mid brain
SN: Oculomotor nerve
SN: Optic nerve
SN: Pons
SN: Substantia nigra
SN: Tactile sensation
SN: Tentorium cerebelli
SN: Thalamus
SN: Trigeminal nerve

EMBRYOLOGY

FQ: Formation of placenta
FQ: Layers of embryonic disc
SN: Development of kidney
SN: Development of oesophagus
SN: Division of mesodermal layers
SN: Ectoderm
SN: Formation of cartilage
SN: Notochord
SN: Ovum

PAPER 2

LOWER LIMB

FQ/SN: Gluteus maximus muscle
FQ: Adductor canal/Hunter’s canal
FQ: Arches of foot
FQ: Femoral artery
FQ: Femoral triangle
FQ: Hip joint
FQ: Knee joint
FQ: Popliteal fossa
SFQ: Femoral canal
SN: Adductor magnus
SN: Ankle joint
SN: Common peroneal nerve
SN: Femoral nerve
SN: Femoral sheath
SN: Gastrocnemius muscle
SN: Great saphenous vein
SN: Hamstring muscles
SN: Inguinal ligament
SN: Menisci of knee
SN: Obturator nerve
SN: Popliteal artery
SN: Saphenous opening
SN: Sartorius muscle
SN: Sciatic nerve
SN: Soleus muscle
SN: Sub-sartorial canal
SN: Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
SN: Tendoachilis

PELVIS

FQ: Anal canal
FQ: Male urethra
FQ: Rectum
FQ: Uterus and its supports in detail.
SFQ: Testes
SN: Content of pelvis
SN: Fallopian tubes/ Uterine tubes
SN: Ischio-rectal fossa
SN: Ovary
SN: Perineum
SN: Prostate gland
SN: Spermatic cord
SN: Undescended testes
SN: Vagina

ABDOMEN

FQ: Abdominal diaphragm
FQ: Duodenum
FQ: Kidney
FQ: Liver
FQ: Pancreas
FQ: Stomach
FQ: Urinary bladder
SN: Abdominal aorta
SN: Appendix
SN: Bile duct
SN: Caecum
SN: Coeliac trunk
SN: Ductus deferens
SN: Gall bladder
SN: Inferior surface of liver
SN: Inguinal canal
SN: Inguinal ligament
SN: Inguinal ligament
SN: Oesophagus
SN: Peritoneum
SN: Phrenic nerve
SN: Porta hepatis
SN: Rectus sheath
SN: Spleen

THORAX

FQ: Arch of aorta
FQ: Left ventricle
FQ: Lungs
FQ: Lungs with pulmonary segments
FQ: Pleura
FQ: Right chambers of heart
FQ: Thoracic disc
SFQ: Intercostal nerve
SFQ: Mediastinum
SN: Atrium
SN: Azygos vein
SN: Coronary artery
SN: Descending thoracic aorta
SN: Ductus arteriosus
SN: Left brachiocephalic vein
SN: Mitral valve
SN: Pericardium
SN: Posterior mediastinum
SN: Superior mediastinum
SN: Superior vena cava
SN: Trachea
SN: Typical intercostal space

HISTOLOGY

SN: Artery
SN: Bone
SN: Histology
SN: Kidney
SN: Large intestine
SN: Liver
SN: Pancreas
SN: Stomach
SN: Traches
SN: Vein

Mastering 1st BHMS Anatomy requires smart preparation and a clear focus on important topics.

This exam guide has covered the most frequently asked questions based on the 2022-23 updated syllabus, helping you prioritize your studies effectively.

Final Tips for Scoring Well in Anatomy:

Understand concepts, don’t just memorize
Practice labeled diagrams for better retention
Revise high-yield topics regularly
Solve previous year question papers
Stay consistent and confident in your preparation

🔹 Remember: A well-structured approach to Anatomy will not only help you clear your exams but also build a strong foundation for clinical subjects in the coming years.

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Best of luck! 🍀💪