M.D.S-M.D.S 1st Year Paper I – Applied General Anatomy of the Head and Neck, Oral(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P.Code:191250 Reg. No.:…………………
M.D.S. Part I Degree Examinations, June 2013
(2012 Scheme)
Paper I – Applied General Anatomy of the Head and Neck, Oral and Dental
Anatomy and Histology
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 100
• Answer all questions.
• Illustrate your answers with relevant neatly labeled diagrams / tables / graphs
wherever necessary.
Essay: (2x20=40)
1. Describe the muscles of the tongue including its blood supply, lymph drainage and nerve
supply (5+5+5+5=20)
2. Define and explain the theories of eruption. Mention the eruption time period for all the
permanent teeth (5+10+5=20)
Short essay: (6x10=60)
3. Theories on the evolutionary origin of teeth
4. Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath and root formation
5. Development of palate and its anomalies
6. Describe the applied anatomy of the temperomandibular joint
7. Spillway space and compensatory curves
8. Modes of inheritance
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