JK Health & Medical Education Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026
Assistant Professor – Anatomy
Unit VI – Lymphatic System
This unit covers the detailed anatomy of the lymphatic system, including:
Groups of lymph nodes
Major lymph vessels of the body
Students are expected to understand the anatomical arrangement, drainage patterns, and clinical importance of the lymphatic system.
Unit VII – Neuroanatomy
This unit focuses on the anatomy and development of the nervous system.
Topics Included :
Brain and its environment
Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Dural Venous Sinuses
Development of the Nervous System
Neuron and Neuroglia
Somatic Sensory System
Olfactory Pathways
Optic Pathways
Cochleovestibular Pathways
Gustatory Pathways
Motor Pathways
Central Autonomic Pathways
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System
Limbic System
Basal Ganglia
Reticular System
Cross-sectional Anatomy of the Brain
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Detailed Structure of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Applied Anatomy of the CNS
Blood Supply of the Brain and Spinal Cord
The unit emphasizes both structural knowledge and clinical applications of neuroanatomy.
Unit VIII – Special Senses
The syllabus covers the anatomy and physiology of special sensory organs.
Topics Included
Taste
Smell
Vision
Hearing
Touch
Central neural pathways
Functional mechanisms
Applied aspects of special senses
Candidates should understand sensory receptors, neural pathways, and their clinical relevance.
Unit IX – Splanchnology
This unit deals with the gross anatomy of internal organs.
Topics Included
Respiratory organs
Digestive organs
Urogenital organs
Lymphoid organs
Endocrine glands
Exocrine glands
Students should be familiar with the anatomical structure, relationships, blood supply, and clinical importance of all major visceral organs.
Unit X – Embryology
General Embryology
Topics include:
Gametogenesis
Uterine Cycle
Ovarian Cycle
Fertilization
Implantation
Placenta
Early Human Embryonic Development
Systemic Embryology
Topics include:
Development of organ systems
Common congenital abnormalities
Teratogenesis
Physiological correlation of congenital abnormalities
The unit emphasizes embryological development along with congenital disorders and developmental defects.
Unit XI – Genetics
Human Chromosomes
Topics include:
Structure of chromosomes
Number and classification
Methods of chromosome preparation
Banding patterns
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Autosomal abnormalities
Sex chromosomal abnormalities
Genetic syndromes
Molecular genetics
Cytogenetics
Patterns of Inheritance
Single-gene inheritance
Autosomal inheritance
Sex-linked inheritance
Intermediate inheritance
Multiple alleles
Mutations
Non-Mendelian inheritance
Mitochondrial inheritance
Multifactorial inheritance
Advanced Genetics
Teratology
Structure of genes
Molecular screening
Cancer genetics
Haematological malignancies
Pharmacogenetics
Reproductive Genetics
Male infertility
Female infertility
Abortuses
Assisted reproduction
Preimplantation genetics
Prenatal diagnosis
Genetic counselling
Ethics of genetics
Principles of gene therapy
Applied genetics
This unit provides comprehensive knowledge of classical and molecular genetics with emphasis on medical applications.
Unit XII – Microanatomy (Cell Biology)
Topics include:
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasmic matrix
Cell membrane
Cell organelles
Cytoskeleton
Cell inclusions
Cilia
Flagella
Nucleus
Nuclear envelope
Nuclear matrix
DNA
Chromatin
Protein synthesis
Nucleolus
Nuclear changes indicating cell death
Cell Cycle
The syllabus also includes concepts related to:
Mitosis
Meiosis
Cell renewal
Cellular differentiation
Cellular proliferation
The unit forms the foundation for understanding cellular organization and microscopic anatomy.
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