The subject

Anatomy-1 is to teach you the macroscopic structure of the bones, joints and muscles of the human body, as well as the regional anatomy of the trunk and limbs including their functional and developmental aspects. This is the first part of a two-semester subject.

The exams

The examination consists of an oral exam at the end of the semester.

Parts of the exam:

Orientation on the cadaver has the greatest role in determining the final mark. In a case, if a student shows the lack of fundamental knowledge in any parts of the exam (including the body tour and the exam questions listed below) the examiner evaluates the exam with a "fail" final grade.

Exam questions

Bones and joints. - Group I.

1. The types of connections between bones. The general structures and functions of the synovial joints.
2. Calvaria, fontanelles and emissary foramina of the skull.
3. The anterior and posterior cranial fossae.
4. The middle cranial fossa.
5. The external base of the skull.
6. The orbit.
7. The bony nasal cavity.
8. The pterygopalatine and infratemporal fossae.
9. The mandible. The bony palate. (Bony walls of the oral cavity.)
10. The temporomandibular joint.
11. The thoracic cage. Costovertebral and sternocostal connections, movements of the ribs.
12. The general features and types of vertebrae. Special characteristics of different types.
13. The intervertebral connections. Curvatures and movements of the vertebral column.
14. The atlantooccipital and atlantoaxial joints.

Bones and joints. - Group II

1. The bones and joints of the shoulder girdle.
2. The shoulder joint
3. The elbow joint.
4. The wrist joint.
5. Bones and joints of the hand.
6. Components, position and diameters of the pelvis.
7. Bones and ligaments of the pelvis.
8. Connections between the bones of pelvis. Static characteristics.
9. The hip joint.
10. The knee joint.
11. The ankle joint.
12. The talotarsal joint.
13. Bones and joints of the foot (except the talotarsal joint).
14. Bony arches of the foot, and their supporting mechanisms.

Regional Anatomy

1. Superficial veins of the limbs and trunk. The arteries for testing pulse.
2. Lymphatic drainage of the limbs, the thoracic wall, and the breast. Medical importance of the primary lymph nodes, the axillary and the inguinal lymph nodes.
3. The infraclavicular and the axillary regions.
4. The nuchal region.
5. The dorsal scapular region. Muscles of the back.
6. The anterior and posterior brachial regions
7. The anterior cubital region.
8. The anterior antebrachial and carpal regions.
9. The posterior antebrachial region.
10. The palmar region.
11. The dorsal region of the hand and the posterior carpal region.
12. The subinguinal and anterior femoral regions.
13. The gluteal region.
14. The posterior femoral and popliteal regions.
15. The anterior genicular and crural regions.
16. The posterior crural region.
17. The medial and lateral malleolar regions.
18. The plantar region.
19. The dorsal region of the foot.
20. Nerves and the skin innervation of the upper limb.
21. Nerves and the skin innervation of the lower limb.
22. The arteries and the deep veins of the upper limb.
23. Arteries and deep veins of the lower limb
24. The median abdominal and inguinal regions. The structure of the abdominal wall.

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