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Terminology used in examination questions. Describe. E.g. Describe the blood supply of the heart - Classify-broad outline - Then describe the subcomponents. Explain. E.g. Explain why pain is felt at the inner aspect of the arm in myocardial infarction. Discuss / write an account of.
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Describe E.g. Describe the blood supply of the heart - Classify-broad outline - Then describe the subcomponents
Explain E.g. • Explain why pain is felt at the inner aspect of the arm in myocardial infarction
Discuss / write an account of (Usually not given during the 1st two years.) E.g. • Discuss inguinal hernia -Introduction with epidemiology -Aetiology -Anatomical basis -Clinical presentation -Management
Outline E.g. outline the lymphatic drainage of the thoracic organs
List/state E.g. • List the types of epithelia present in the human body. • List the functions of the liver • Tables can be used
Name E.g. • Name the embryological structure that gives rise to the ascending aorta. -Ventral aorta
Identify/Identify precisely(in practical exams) E.g. • Identify ‘A’ – Oesophagus • Identify ‘B’ precisely – Arch of the aorta • Identify precisely the structure coloured with blue.-Articular facet for the tubercle of the rib (side not needed ) • Identify ‘D’ precisely – Left vagus nerve
Define E.g. • Define pneumothorax -Presence of air in the pleural cavity