Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 22: The department of anatomy at Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) organized a celebration of World Anatomy Day on October 19, marked by a regional-level intercollegiate quiz competition titled ‘AnatCrux – A journey to unfold the mysteries of anatomy.’ Held in the AV Hall of the Knowledge Centre, the event was part of the silver jubilee celebration of undergraduate medical teaching at Father Muller Medical College and welcomed teams from across southern Karnataka.

The competition aimed to challenge phase II MBBS students (batch 2023-24) in their knowledge of anatomy, with 20 competitive teams from various medical colleges vying for the title. The event was coordinated by the enthusiastic team of emcees, Dr Ankit Paul and Dr Neha Samapriya, both from the department of anatomy at Father Muller.

Dr Antony Sylvan D'Souza, dean of Father Muller Medical College and professor in the department of anatomy, was welcomed. Event commenced with a prayer song. The preliminary round, moderated by Dr Somesh, professor and head of the department of anatomy, saw all 20 teams competing for the chance to qualify for the final round. Dr Ankit Paul then took over to guide the participants through the rules of the competition.

The six qualifying teams moved on to battle through four rounds. Each round was hosted by various quizmasters from the department:

- Limbs unlocked by Dr Pallavi, associate professor and organizing secretary
- Organs unveiled by Ramya Sateesh, assistant professor and treasurer of the event
- Brain and beyond by Dr Dane Chandy, assistant professor and joint organizing secretary
- Anatomy Blitz by Dr Varsha Shenoy, professor and organizing co-chairperson, who orchestrated the whole event

At the valedictory ceremony, participation certificates were first awarded to the 14 teams that couldn't make it through. The prizes for the winners and runners-up were then distributed by Father Ajith B Menezes, administrator of Father Muller Medical College, and Dr Antony Sylvan D'Souza.

The AnatCrux title was claimed by Vivina Nazareth and Dannon D'Souza from A J Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangaluru, who walked away with a cash prize and the coveted trophy. The first runners-up were D Navami N Pai and B Shreyas Shenoy from Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, while the second runners-up were, Dion Arnold Patrao and Ayesha Fathima from K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru.

The event, which combined a day of intense competition with camaraderie among participants, concluded with a sumptuous lunch for all attendees. The AnatCrux quiz not only celebrated the wonders of anatomy but also fostered a spirit of learning and excellence among the future medical professionals of the region.