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.

💡 If you found this guide helpful, share it with your batchmates and help them succeed in their exams too! 🚀

Best of luck! 🍀💪

📌 Clarification for Students (Please Read)

Many students are asking about word limits and marks for FQ (Full Question), SFQ (Semi-Full Question), and SN (Short Note).

👉 Important to understand:
This guide is NOT based on any one university’s paper pattern.

Across India, exam patterns, marks, and word limits vary from university to university, and even from year to year. Some universities don’t strictly follow the terms FQ, SFQ, or Short Notes at all.

🔹 Why this guide is made this way?
I have classified topics as Full Question / Semi-Full Question / Short Note only to help you understand:

Depth of preparation needed
How important the topic is
How much content is sufficient to write confidently in any exam

🔹 How to use this practically in exams?

If a topic is marked as Full Question → you should be able to write a detailed, complete answer
If it is Semi-Full Question → write a moderately detailed answer
If it is a Short Note → write key points, definitions, and important headings

📌 If you prepare the material as mentioned in this guide, you will be able to adjust your answer to any university’s paper style and score well.

This guide is made to simplify preparation and reduce confusion, not to restrict you to any fixed word limit.

Happy studying 🌱
Prepare smart, not stressed.