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Y2B5M9 - Head & Neck, Special Senses
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Embryology (HNSS-A-031 to HNSS-A-035, HNSS-A-037 to HNSS-A-039)8 listed topics
- HNSS-A-031 - SkullLearning objectivesDescribe the development of Skull
- HNSS-A-032 - Pharyngeal apparatus pharyngeal archesLearning objectivesList the components of pharyngeal apparatus.Describe the development of pharyngeal arches, grooves, pouches and membrane and give derivatives and fate of each of them.
- HNSS-A-033 - auditory tube, tympanic cavity, tonsils, thymus and parathyroid Learning objectivesDescribe the development and histogenesis of auditory tube, tympanic cavity, tonsils, thymus and parathyroid
- HNSS-A-034 - Congenital anomaliesLearning objectivesDiscuss the embryological basis of congenital anomalies related to the development of pharyngeal arches, pharyngeal clefts and pharyngeal pouches: cervical sinus/fistula/cyst, 1st arch syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, congenital malformations of thymus and parathyroid glands
- HNSS-A-035 - Face and nasolacrimal ductLearning objectivesDescribe the development of face and nasolacrimal duct and their respective congenital anomalies.
- HNSS-A-037 - LarynxLearning objectivesDescribe the development of larynx.
- HNSS-A-038 - Lips and palateLearning objectivesDescribe the development of lip and their associated congenital malformations.
- HNSS-A-039 - Eye & earLearning objectivesDescribe the development of optic vesicle and retina.Describe the development of cornea, sclera, choroid, iris, ciliary body and lens and relate it to their respective congenital anomalies.Describe the development of internal ear and give the embryological basis of associated congenital anomalies.
Histology (HNSS-A-040 to HNSS-A-044)3 listed topics
- HNSS-A-040, HNSS-A-043 - Eye Learning objectivesHNSS-A-040 Describe the histological structure of layers of eyeball, eyelid and retina.Describe the light and electron microscopic structure of cornea.HNSS-A-043 Draw and label diagrams to show histological structure of eyelid and cornea.Draw and label a diagram to show histological structure of retina.List its histological layers and their respective components
- HNSS-A-041, HNSS-A-044 - Ear Learning objectivesHNSS-A-041 Describe the histological and ultramicroscopic structure of internal ear with special reference to Organ of Corti.HNSS-A-044 Draw and label a diagram to show histological structure of internal ear.
- HNSS-A-042 - Head & Neck Learning objectivesDraw and label diagrams to show histological structure of serous demilunes, serous and mucous acini.
Gross Anatomy (HNSS-A-001 to HNSS-A-030)30 listed topics
- HNSS-A-001 - EyeLearning objectivesDefine the boundaries and openings of orbital cavity.List orbital contents and structures traversing these openings.In a tabulated manner list the extraocular and intraocular muscles of eyeball giving their nerve supply and actionsList and define the movements of eyeball with special reference to orbital and visual axisDescribe the functional modalities, course, distribution, branches of oculomotor, trochlear and abducent nerve.Describe the location, roots and distribution of ciliary ganglion.Describe the course and distribution of optic nerve in reference to visual pathway.Give the effects of its lesions.Give the clinical correlates of nerves supplying the eyeball and its muscles.Give anatomical justification for Horner’s syndrome.Describe the course and branches of ophthalmic artery mentioning its origin and termination.Describe the structure of eyelids, conjunctiva and tarsal glands with their neurovascular supplyList the parts of Lacrimal apparatus giving their location and anatomical features.Describe the nerve supply of lacrimal gland.Describe the location, roots and distribution of pterygopalatine ganglion.Give the anatomical structure of eyeball emphasizing on its three coats and their neurovascular supply
- HNSS-A-002 - NoseLearning objectivesDescribe the boundaries of nasal cavity: nasal septum, lateral wall of nose, roof and floor.Give their anatomical features and neurovascular supply.Describe the anatomical features and neurovascular supply of external noseList the paranasal sinuses giving their locations, openings, neurovascular supply and clinical significance.Describe the course and distribution of olfactory nerve in reference to olfactory pathway.Give the effects of its lesions.Describe the anatomical features and neurovascular supply of external ear
- HNSS-A-003 - EarLearning objectivesDescribe the boundaries, contents, neurovascular supply and communications of middle ear cavity.Describe the parts, anatomical features and neurovascular supply of internal ear.Describe the course and distribution of vestibulocochlear neve mentioning the effects of its lesion.Describe auditory pathway.
- HNSS-A-004 - TongueLearning objectivesDiscuss lesions of motor and sensory nerves supplying the tongue.Discuss the anatomical correlates of lingual carcinoma in reference to lymphatic drainage of tongue.
- HNSS-A-005 - SkullLearning objectivesDescribe the features of Norma Frontalis, Norma Verticalis, Norma Parietalis, Norma occipitalis and Norma BasalisDescribe the features of Norma lateralis: temporal, infratemporal & pterygopalatine fossae giving their boundaries, contents and communications.Discuss the sutures and fontanelles of skull, their age changes and clinical significance.
- HNSS-A-006 - Scalp Learning objectivesList the layers of scalp and describe the anatomical features with neurovascular supply and lymphatic drainage of scalp.Give anatomical justification of spread of scalp infections, profuse bleeding in superficial scalp lacerations, gaping of scalp wounds and black eye.
- HNSS-A-007 - Muscles of facial expressions Learning objectivesEnlist in tabulated manner the muscles of facial expression and mastication, giving their nerve supply and actions.Define modiolus.
- HNSS-A-008 - Neurovascular supply of faceLearning objectivesDescribe the functional modalities, course, branches, and distribution of cranial nerves innervating the face (sensory and motor): trigeminal and facial nervesDescribe the vascular supply and lymphatic drainage of face.Draw a diagram to illustrate cutaneous innervation of face.Discuss anastomoses of facial artery with contralateral vessels and branches of internal carotid artery with their clinical significance.
- HNSS-A-009 - Danger area Learning objectivesDescribe the danger area of face with it its clinical significance.Define the routes of spread of infection from face and scalp to intracranially.
- HNSS-A-010 - Mandible.Learning objectivesDescribe the bony features and muscle attachment of mandible.Classify temporomandibular joint mentioning its ligaments, relations, nerve supply and movements (with their mechanics and muscles producing them).
- HNSS-A-011 - Otic and Submandibular ganglia.Learning objectivesDescribe the location, roots and distribution of otic and submandibular ganglia.
- HNSS-A-012 - Hyoid boneLearning objectivesDescribe the anatomical features of Hyoid bone and give attachments on the bone.
- HNSS-A-013 - Cervical vertebraeLearning objectivesEnumerate the types of cervical vertebrae and list the differences between them.Describe the anatomical features and attachments on cervical vertebrae.Classify the joints of cervical vertebrae mentioning their ligaments, movements with muscle producing them and neurovascular supply.
- HNSS-A-014 - Prevertebral musclesLearning objectivesList the prevertebral muscles of cervical region.Describe their attachments, actions and innervation.
- HNSS-A-015 - Deep cervical fasciaLearning objectivesEnumerate parts of deep cervical fascia with their respective extents, attachments, relations and contents.
- HNSS-A-016 - Facial spacesLearning objectivesDescribe the facial spaces in head and neck mentioning their communications and their relation to spread of infection.
- HNSS-A-017 - Infrahyoid and suprahyoid musclesLearning objectivesDescribe the attachments, actions and nerve supply of infrahyoid and suprahyoid muscles of neck.
- HNSS-A-018 - Ansa cervicalis.Learning objectivesDescribe the location, formation and distribution of ansa cervicalis.
- HNSS-A-019 - Sternocleidoma stoid and trapeziusLearning objectivesDescribe the attachments, actions and nerve supply of sternocleidomastoid and trapezius.
- HNSS-A-020 - Triangles of neckLearning objectivesDescribe the boundaries and contents of suboccipital, anterior and posterior triangles of neck.
- HNSS-A-021 - Trachea and esophagus Learning objectivesDescribe the cervical part of trachea and esophagus with their neurovascular supply.
- HNSS-A-022 - Thyroid, Parathyroid glandsLearning objectivesDescribe the location, anatomical features and vascular supply of thyroid and parathyroid glands.List the variations in location of parathyroid glands.
- HNSS-A-023 - Carotid arteriesLearning objectivesDescribe the carotid arteries mentioning their origin, course, branches, distribution and termination.
- HNSS-A-024 - Carotid body Learning objectivesDescribe carotid body and carotid sinus and give their clinical significance.
- HNSS-A-025 - Head & Neck venous supplyLearning objectivesGive the venous drainage of Head and Neck region.Describe the formation, tributaries and area of drainage of vessels constituting jugular venous system.
- HNSS-A-026 - LymphaticsLearning objectivesName the superficial and deep cervical lymph nodes and give their location and drainage areas
- HNSS-A-027 - Cervical plexusLearning objectivesDescribe the location, formation, branches, distribution and lesions of cervical plexus
- HNSS-A-028 - PharynxLearning objectivesName the pharyngeal constrictor muscles defining their attachments, innervation and structure traversing the gaps between adjacent muscles.
- HNSS-A-029 - Larynx Learning objectivesName the parts of larynx giving their extent, anatomical features, musculoskeletal framework and neurovascular supply.
- HNSS-A-030 - TonsilsLearning objectivesDiscuss the location, anatomical features, relations and vascular supply of tonsils: nasopharyngeal, palatine and lingual.
Physiology (HNSS-P-001 to HNSS-P-034)33 listed topics
- HNSS-P-001 - Visual AcquityLearning objectivesDefine and describe the visual acuityDefine Emmetropia Enlist the errors of refractionExplain the cause, features, physiological basis, and correction of HyperopiaExplain the cause, features, physiological basis, and correction of myopiaExplain the cause, features, physiological basis, and correction of astigmatismDescribe the pathophysiology and treatment of cataract
- HNSS-P-002 - Refractive ErrorsLearning objectivesInterpret common treatment modalities for Refractive errors
- HNSS-P-003 - Fluid systems of the EyeLearning objectivesDescribe the mechanism of formation and outflow of aqueous humorDescribe normal value of intraocular pressure and its regulationDescribe the method for measuring the intraocular pressure
- HNSS-P-004 - GlaucomaLearning objectivesDiscuss the clinical features of Open Angle and Angle Closure GlaucomaDescribe the causes and features and pathophysiology of glaucoma
- HNSS-P-005 - RetinaLearning objectivesDescribe the physiological anatomy and function of structural elements of retina Enlist different layers of retinaExplain the significance of melanin pigment in retinaDescribe macula and foveal region of retina and their significanceDescribe the structure of rods and cones Comment on the location of optic disc and its significanceDescribe the cause, features, and treatment of retinal detachmentDifferentiate the Visual Pathway from the Cones to the Ganglion Cells and from rods to the ganglion cells Enlist the current investigations for Retinal Diseases
- HNSS-P-006 - Photochemistry of visionLearning objectivesDescribe the rhodopsin-retinal visual cycleDescribe the mechanism of excitation of rods/ rods receptor potentialDescribe the causes and treatment of night blindness
- HNSS-P-007 - AdaptationLearning objectivesDefine and describe different mechanisms of light adaptationDefine and describe different mechanisms of dark adaptationEnumerate the diseases leading to Night Blindness and retinal detachment
- HNSS-P-008, HNSS-P-033 - Color visionLearning objectivesHNSS-P-008 Explain the tri color mechanism of color determinationDefine term protanopes, deuteranopes, tritanopes Enlist the types of color blindness and their causes Enlist clinical features of Color vision deficienciesHNSS-P-033 Examine Color Vision
- HNSS-P-009 - Visual Pathways Learning objectivesTrace the visual pathway Enlist and describe the abnormalities of visual pathway & visual fieldExplain the effect of removal of primary visual cortex
- HNSS-P-010 - Field of vision Learning objectivesDefine the physiological blind spot and describe its locationDefine scotoma/ pathological blind spot and enlist causes
- HNSS-P-011 - Visual fields Learning objectivesIllustrate the abnormalities of field of vision
- HNSS-P-012 - Eye movements Learning objectivesDescribe the muscular and neural control of eye movements
- HNSS-P-013 - Strabismus Learning objectivesDefine and enlist the types of Strabismus
- HNSS-P-014 - AccommodationLearning objectivesExplain the mechanism of accommodation Enlist the components of near response in accommodationDescribe the neural pathway for accommodation reflexDescribe the regulation of accommodation Enlist the clinical features of Presbyopia
- HNSS-P-015 - Pupillary light reflex Learning objectivesTrace the neural pathway for pupillary light reflexExplain the pupillary light reflexes or reactions in CNS diseasesDescribe the cause and features of Horner syndromeIllustrate the differential diagnosis of Anisocoria
- HNSS-P-016 - Sense of hearingLearning objectivesDescribe the physiological anatomy of outer and middle ear Enlist the functions of middle earDiscuss clinical features and treatment of impacted waxDefine causes and clinical features of OtomycosisDescribe the mechanism of impedance matching and its significanceDescribe the mechanism of attenuation reflex and its significance
- HNSS-P-017 - Inner Ear/ CochleaLearning objectivesDescribe the physiological anatomy of inner earDescribe the mechanism of transmission of sound waves in cochlea
- HNSS-P-018 - Organ of CortiLearning objectivesDescribe the physiological anatomy and function of organ of CortiDescribe the mechanism of generation of endo- cochlear potential and its significance
- HNSS-P-019 - Determination of sound frequencyLearning objectivesWrite down the normal range of frequency for hearingDescribe the role of place principle in determination of sound frequencyDescribe the role of volleys principle in determination of sound frequency
- HNSS-P-020 - Determination of LoudnessLearning objectivesDiscuss determination of loudness of sound
- HNSS-P-021 - Auditory pathwayLearning objectivesTrace the normal auditory nervous pathwayDescribe the types of deafnessDiscuss the clinical features and investigations of Congenital and Acquired hearing loss
- HNSS-P-022 - Sense of TasteLearning objectivesEnlist the primary taste sensationsDefine and explain the term taste blindnessDescribe the physiological anatomy and location of taste buds
- HNSS-P-023 - Excitation of Taste budsLearning objectivesDescribe the mechanism of stimulation of taste buds/ receptor potential Trace the pathway of taste sensation
- HNSS-P-024 - Abnormalities of Taste sensationsLearning objectivesDefine and explain the terms: Ageusia, Hypergeusia, Hypogeusia and dysgeusiaDescribe the senile changes in taste buds
- HNSS-P-025 - Taste preference and aversionLearning objectivesExplain the terms: Taste preference and taste aversion
- HNSS-P-026 - Sense of smellLearning objectivesEnlist the primary sensations of smellDescribe the physiological anatomy and location of olfactory membraneExplain the mechanism of excitation of olfactory cells, membrane potential and action potential on olfactory cellsDiscuss the Adaptation of olfactory sensationsDiscuss the transmission of smell signals in the the CNS
- HNSS-P-027 - RhinitisLearning objectivesEnlist the causes and clinical features of RhinitisDifferentiate between viral and allergic Rhinitis
- HNSS-P-028 - Cranial NervesLearning objectivesExamine the Second, Third, Fourth & Sixth Cranial Nerves
- HNSS-P-029 - Light reflexLearning objectivesExamination of Light Reflex
- HNSS-P-030 - visionLearning objectivesDetermine the Visual Acuity for Far and Near vision
- HNSS-P-031 - ophthalmoscopyLearning objectivesPerform Ophthalmoscopy
- HNSS-P-032 - Visual fieldLearning objectivesExamine Field of Vision and interpretation of visual field plotted
- HNSS-P-034 - EarLearning objectivesPerform Tuning fork test and audiometry, interpret the report
Biochemistry (HNSS-B-001 to HNSS-B-004)4 listed topics
- HNSS-B-001 - Metabolism of mono and disaccharidesLearning objectivesDiscuss the metabolism of mono and disaccharidesInterpret Hereditary fructose intolerance, fructosuria, galactosemia and lactose intolerance, in relevance to the clinical findingsExplain the Polyol pathway and effect of hyperglycemia on sorbitol pathwayDiscuss the sources, metabolically active forms, biochemical role and clinical correlation of Vit-A with vision
- HNSS-B-002 - Interpretation of resultsLearning objectivesInterpretation of insulin and C peptide
- HNSS-B-003 - HbA1CLearning objectivesDemonstrate HbA1C
- HNSS-B-004 - Abnormal constituents in urineLearning objectivesDetect abnormal constituents in urine by chemical methods
Pathology (HNSS-Pa-001 to HNSS-Pa-001)1 listed topic
- HNSS-Pa-001 - Eye/Ear infectionsLearning objectivesEnlist the common causative agents of Eye, Ear infectionsDiscuss the pathogenesis and clinical features of common pathogens
Community Medicine & Public Health (HNSS-CM-001 to HNSS-CM-002)2 listed topics
- HNSS-CM-001 - Hearing lossLearning objectivesIdentify factors leading to noise pollution
- HNSS-CM-002 - BlindnessLearning objectivesDescribe the common causes of blindness in communityDescribe risk factors and preventive strategies for blindness at community level
Behavioural Sciences (HNSS-BhS-001 to HNSS-BhS-001)1 listed topic
- HNSS-BhS-001 - PainLearning objectivesAt end of module the students will learn the psychosocial aspects of pain which will help in understanding the complex and multidimensional nature of pain.
Ageing and Life Cycle (HNSS-Ag-001 to HNSS-Ag-002)2 listed topics
- HNSS-Ag-001 - DeafnessLearning objectivesFamiliarize with the age-related hearing loss
- HNSS-Ag-002 - Head & NeckLearning objectivesDiscuss the age changes of mandible