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Introduction
1. Anatomy
1.1 Immune system, blood and lymphoreticular system
1.2 Nervous system and special senses
1.3 Skin and subcutaneous tissue
1.4 Musculoskeletal system
1.5 Anatomy of the cardiovascular system
1.6 Respiratory system
1.7 Respiratory system additional information
1.8 Renal and urinary system
1.9 Renal system additional information
1.10 Gastrointestinal system
1.11 Gastrointestinal system additional information
1.12 Duodenum
1.13 Liver
1.14 Female reproductive system and breast
1.15 Female reproductive system additional information
1.16 Fallopian tubes
1.17 Male reproductive system
1.18 Male reproductive system additional information
1.19 Prostate
1.20 Endocrine system
1.21 Embryology
1.22 Additional information
2. Microbiology
3. Physiology
4. Pathology
5. Pharmacology
6. Immunology
7. Biochemistry
8. Cell and molecular biology
9. Biostatistics and epidemiology
10. Genetics
11. Behavioral science
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1.22 Additional information
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1. Anatomy

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  1. Box for retroperitoneal structures: Remember Mnemonic SAD PUCKER

S: suprarenal glands
A: aorta and IVC
D: duodenum second and third part
P: pancreas (except tail)
U: ureters
C: colon ascending and descending
K: kidneys
E: esophagus
R: rectum

Retroperitoneal structures (Mnemonic: SAD PUCKER)

  • Suprarenal glands, aorta & IVC, duodenum (2nd & 3rd parts)
  • Pancreas (except tail), ureters, colon (ascending & descending)
  • Kidneys, esophagus, rectum
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Additional information

  1. Box for retroperitoneal structures: Remember Mnemonic SAD PUCKER

S: suprarenal glands
A: aorta and IVC
D: duodenum second and third part
P: pancreas (except tail)
U: ureters
C: colon ascending and descending
K: kidneys
E: esophagus
R: rectum

Key points

Retroperitoneal structures (Mnemonic: SAD PUCKER)

  • Suprarenal glands, aorta & IVC, duodenum (2nd & 3rd parts)
  • Pancreas (except tail), ureters, colon (ascending & descending)
  • Kidneys, esophagus, rectum