Six AIMS Student Teams Compete in World Anatomy Day Quiz at Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru

AIMS Sends Six Teams to World Anatomy Day Quiz at Ramaiah Medical College

Six teams of twelve students from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), B.G. Nagara, took part in the World Anatomy Day Quiz on 31 October 2026, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. The Department of Anatomy, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, organised the quiz. The AIMS teams included undergraduates from Phase II, Phase III Part I and Phase III Part II MBBS, as well as interns, a strong showing of the institution’s enthusiasm for anatomy across every stage of training.

AIMS Teams

1. Dr. Varun Kashyap and Balaji R
2. Kishan Kumar Sagar and Nithyananda K
3. Sangram Nimbalkar Navnath and Chandan K. Reddy
4. Charvi Reddy and Nidhi Mahesh Kale
5. Lakshanya S. Gowda and Siri Bhimrao Patil
6. Revati R. Patil and Sri Lakshmi Mahesh

The Competition

The quiz used creative, game-style rounds to test anatomical knowledge, quick recall and clinical reasoning:

• Round 1, Rapid-Fire Challenge: fast questions on anatomical terms, osteology and core concepts against the clock
• Round 2, Anatomical Dumb Charades: a lively round in which participants acted out muscle movements, joint actions and anatomical structures without speaking, reinforcing functional anatomy and teamwork
• Round 3, Homologous and Similar Structures: a conceptual round on similar, paired and analogous structures across the body, such as developmental homologues, comparable organ structures and bilateral blood-vessel patterns
• Final rounds: clinical case scenarios, image-based identification and buzzer-style trivia, bringing the event to an exciting finish

Learning Outcomes

The students developed:

• quick clinical thinking: linking anatomical structures, pathways and variations to clinical presentations under time pressure
• visual and physical communication: showing muscle actions, joint movements and nerve distributions clearly for team problem-solving
• pattern recognition: spotting similar and analogous structures across organ systems to solve applied anatomy puzzles
• confident decisions under pressure: recalling key anatomical facts quickly and accurately in a fast-paced competition

Relevance

Scenario-based, interactive learning of this kind helps students apply anatomy at the bedside and builds early clinical reasoning. Working in teams under time pressure also strengthens communication, quick decision-making and collaboration, all vital in future clinical work.

Conclusion

Six AIMS teams taking part reflects a vibrant academic culture and students’ eagerness to test their knowledge beyond the classroom. AIMS appreciates all twelve participants for representing the institution and encourages them to keep pursuing excellence in anatomy and clinical learning.