Calicut University 2007 B.A.M.S Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery FIRST PROFESSIONAL (AYURVEDACHARYA) , RACHANA SAREERAM – 1 - Question Paper

Parts A and B should be answered in separate answerbooks.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Part A

1. define the method of “Mrutha samsodhana” as discussed by Susrutha. (8 marks)
2. Enumerate the different bhavas derived from panchamahabhutas and atma. (6 marks)
3. describe Dehaprakruthi. define the physical and mental attributes of Vatha prakruthi. (10 marks)
4. define the microscopic structure of ovary with the help of a diagram. (5 marks)
5. Enumerate the body structures derived from ectoderm and mesoderm. (5 marks)

6. Write briefly on:

(a) Trigunas.
(b) Pumsavanam.
(c) Placenta.
(d) Satva prakruthi. (4x4 = 16 marks)

Part B

7. define the classification of synovial joints giving examples (7 marks)
8. define the gluteal surface of ilium with muscle attachments. (6 marks)
9. Name paranasal sinuses. define briefly the largest paranasal sinus and write its
surgical importance. (8 marks)

10. Write the origin, insertion, nerve supply and action of the subsequent muscles :
(a) Trapezius (Prushtacchada)
(b) Rectus femoris (Uru dandika) (2x4 = eight marks)

11. define the microscopic structure of a lymph node with the help of a diagram. (5 marks)

12. Write briefly on :

(a) Fascia lata.
(b) Koorcham
(c) Conducting system of heart
(d) Rectus sheath
(4x4 = 16marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.