NEET-PG 2017 - Anatomy Practice Questions

Q: Which artery shown here should be avoided during paracentesis?

Inferior epigastric artery. ***Inferior epigastric artery*** - The image depicts the **inferior epigastric artery** and its branches, which run on the anterior abdominal wall. These vessels are susceptible to injury during paracentesis, particularly if the needle is inserted lateral to the rectus abdominis muscle. - Injury to the inferior epigastric artery can lead to **significant bleeding** and **hematoma formation**, even after careful technique. *Superior epigastric artery* - The **superior epigastric artery** is a continuation of the internal thoracic artery and supplies the upper rectus abdominis muscle. It is located more superiorly and less commonly injured during **paracentesis** which is typically performed in the lower abdomen. - While it anastomoses with the inferior epigastric artery, its anatomical position makes it a less likely candidate for direct injury during standard paracentesis procedures which are usually performed below the umbilicus. *Superior hypogastric artery* - The **superior hypogastric artery** (also known as the median sacral artery) originates from the posterior aspect of the aorta and is involved in the arterial supply of structures within the pelvis. - This artery is located **deep within the pelvis**, far from the anterior abdominal wall where paracentesis is performed, making it anatomically irrelevant to this procedure. *Inferior hypogastric artery* - The term **inferior hypogastric artery** is not a standard anatomical term for a major artery; the primary pelvic arterial supply is from the internal iliac artery, sometimes referred to as the hypogastric artery, which branches into numerous smaller vessels. - Regardless of specific nomenclature, any such vessel would be located **deep in the pelvis** and not in the abdominal wall where injury during paracentesis would be a concern.

Q: The area marked as $X$ was selected for gastrostomy. Which of the following statements is incorrect about this area? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

Bounded on left by costal margin. ***Bounded on left by costal margin*** - This statement is marked as incorrect in this context because the more **precise anatomical term** for the left boundary of **Labbé's triangle (gastric triangle)** is the **left costal cartilage** (specifically 7th, 8th, and 9th costal cartilages). - While "costal margin" and "costal cartilage" are often used interchangeably in clinical practice, this question tests the more specific anatomical nomenclature. - The left costal margin is formed by these costal cartilages, but for precise anatomical description of Labbé's triangle, the term "left costal cartilage" is preferred. *Bounded on right by inferior border of liver* - This statement is correct. **Labbé's triangle**, a safe area for gastrostomy, is bounded on its **right side by the inferior border of the liver**. - This anatomical landmark helps define the region where the anterior wall of the stomach is accessible for surgical procedures without traversing other organs. *Bounded inferiorly by first part of duodenum* - This statement is correct. The **transpyloric plane** (at the level of L1 vertebra), which corresponds to the level of the first part of the duodenum, forms the **inferior boundary** of Labbé's triangle. - This boundary ensures that the gastrostomy site is on the body of the stomach and avoids damage to the duodenum. *Preferred site for gastrostomy* - This statement is correct. The region marked 'X' refers to **Labbé's triangle**, which is anatomically considered the **preferred and safest site for gastrostomy**. - This triangular area allows direct access to the anterior wall of the stomach without crossing other vital organs (liver, colon), reducing surgical risks and complications.

Q: Which nerve marked as $X$ is shown in the image given below? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

Criminal nerve of Grassi. ***Correct: Criminal nerve of Grassi*** - The image shows the **vagal innervation to the stomach**. The nerve marked 'X' is a **posterior gastric nerve** branch that innervates the **fundus** and is often referred to as the criminal nerve of Grassi due to its implication in **recurrent ulceration if not transected during vagotomy**. - This nerve is part of the **posterior vagal trunk** and specifically innervates the posterior aspect of the fundus and body of the stomach. Its omission during a vagotomy can lead to continued acid secretion. *Incorrect: Nerve of Laterjet* - The nerve of Laterjet refers to the **anterior and posterior gastric nerves** that run along the **lesser curvature** of the stomach. - These nerves primarily innervate the **body and antrum** of the stomach and control acid secretion from the parietal cells. *Incorrect: Crow's feet* - "Crow's feet" refers to the **pyloric branches** of the anterior and posterior nerves of Laterjet, which ramify around the **pylorus**. - These are distinguished from the nerve of Grassi which supplies the fundus. *Incorrect: Celiac trunk* - The celiac trunk is an **artery**, not a nerve. It is a major visceral branch of the aorta that supplies blood to the foregut structures, including the stomach, liver, and spleen. - It does not represent neural innervation as depicted in the image.

Q: Which of the following blood vessels is Drummond's Artery? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

C. ***C*** - Label C points to the **marginal artery of Drummond**, which is a continuous arterial anastomosis running along the mesenteric border of the large intestine. - This artery provides a crucial **collateral blood supply** to the colon, connecting branches of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries. *A* - Label A points to branches of the **superior mesenteric artery** supplying the transverse colon, specifically the **middle colic artery** and possibly the **right colic artery**. - These are major contributors to the colon's blood supply but are not individually referred to as Drummond's artery; rather, they anastomose with it. *B* - Label B points to the **superior mesenteric artery** itself, which is the main artery supplying the small intestine, and parts of the large intestine (up to the distal transverse colon). - The superior mesenteric artery is a primary source of blood flow, but Drummond's artery is a separate anastomotic channel. *D* - Label D points to branches of the **inferior mesenteric artery** supplying the descending colon, specifically the **left colic artery**. - This artery contributes to the distal portion of Drummond's artery, but D itself indicates one of the feeding vessels rather than the marginal artery itself.

Q: Which of the following is correct about the image shown below?

A = Sphenoid sinus, B= Auditory tube opening. ***A = Sphenoid sinus, B= Auditory tube opening*** - Label **A** clearly points to the **sphenoid sinus**, an air-filled cavity within the sphenoid bone, located posterior to the nasal cavity and inferior to the sella turcica. - Label **B** indicates the opening of the **auditory (Eustachian) tube** in the lateral wall of the nasopharynx, connecting the nasopharynx to the middle ear. *A = Cisterna magna, B= Posterior nasal aperture* - **Cisterna magna** is a subarachnoid space located posterior to the cerebellum and medulla, not visible at this anterior anatomical location. - The **posterior nasal aperture (choana)** is the opening between the nasal cavity and the nasopharynx, which is located more anteriorly and inferiorly relative to point B. *A = Ethmoidal sinus, B= Auditory tube opening* - The **ethmoidal sinuses** are located anterior to the sphenoid sinus, within the ethmoid bone, and would appear more superior and anterior to where A is located. - While B is correctly identified as the auditory tube opening, A is misplaced for the ethmoidal sinus. *A = Sella turcica, B= Posterior nasal aperture* - The **sella turcica** is a saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone, superior to the sphenoid sinus, which houses the pituitary gland. - The **posterior nasal aperture** is incorrect for B, as explained above.

Q: Identify the structure marked as X in the specimen of left cubital fossa

Brachial artery. ***Brachial artery*** - The structure marked X is a prominent, thick-walled vessel consistent with the **brachial artery**, which passes through the cubital fossa. - The brachial artery is typically found medial to the **biceps brachii tendon** and lateral to the **median nerve** in the cubital fossa. *Biceps brachii* - The **biceps brachii** is a muscle, and while its tendon passes through the cubital fossa, the structure marked X is clearly a vessel, not a muscle or tendon. - The biceps brachii muscle is usually much larger and fleshy, not a defined linear structure like X. *Radial recurrent artery* - The **radial recurrent artery** is a smaller branch arising from the radial artery, which subsequently branches off the brachial artery. - It is significantly smaller and less prominent than the structure marked X, which appears to be a main vessel. *Posterior interosseous nerve* - The **posterior interosseous nerve** is a branch of the radial nerve and is primarily a nerve structure, which appears white/yellowish and thinner than the structure marked X, which is a blood vessel. - It typically winds around the neck of the radius and passes into the posterior compartment of the forearm, not usually as prominently displayed within the cubital fossa in this manner.

Q: The following image of posterior abdominal wall and pelvic inlet shows a structure marked as X. Identify it:

Superior hypogastric plexus. ***Superior hypogastric plexus*** - The structure marked 'X' is a prominent plexus of nerves located anterior to the **aortic bifurcation** and sacral promontory, a characteristic position for the superior hypogastric plexus. - This plexus is involved in relaying **sympathetic innervation** to the pelvic viscera. *Ureter* - The ureter is a muscular tube that transports urine from the kidney to the bladder and is typically found running inferiorly and medially, often crossing the **common iliac vessels**. - Its appearance would be more tubular and less spread out than the depicted neural plexus. *Obturator nerve* - The obturator nerve arises from the **lumbar plexus** (L2-L4) and descends through the psoas major muscle, typically entering the lesser pelvis to supply the medial thigh compartment. - It would appear as a distinct nerve, not a broad plexus, and is usually found more laterally relative to **midline structures** in this view. *Genitofemoral nerve* - The genitofemoral nerve (L1, L2) pierces the **psoas major muscle** and soon splits into genital and femoral branches, running on the surface of the psoas. - Its slender, linear appearance and more lateral course differentiate it from the structure shown, which is a broader nerve network.

Question 1

Which artery shown here should be avoided during paracentesis?

Accepted Answer

Inferior epigastric artery

Answer

Superior epigastric artery

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Superior hypogastric artery

Answer

Inferior hypogastric artery

Question 2

Which is correct sequence about the blood supply of the primitive gut?

Accepted Answer

Foregut= Celiac trunk, Midgut= Superior mesenteric artery, Hindgut= inferior mesenteric artery

Answer

Foregut= Superior mesenteric artery, Midgut= Celiac trunk, Hindgut= inferior mesenteric artery

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Foregut= Celiac trunk, Midgut= Superior mesenteric artery, Hindgut= ileocolic artery

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Foregut= Celiac trunk, Midgut= Inferior mesenteric artery, Hindgut= inferior mesenteric artery

Question 3

The area marked as $X$ was selected for gastrostomy. Which of the following statements is incorrect about this area? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

Accepted Answer

Bounded on left by costal margin

Answer

Bounded on right by inferior border of liver

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Bounded inferiorly by first part of duodenum

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Preferred site for gastrostomy

Question 4

Which nerve marked as $X$ is shown in the image given below? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

Accepted Answer

Criminal nerve of Grassi

Answer

Nerve of Laterjet

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Crow's feet

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Celiac trunk

Question 5

Which of the following blood vessels is Drummond's Artery? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

D

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A

Answer

B

Question 6

Which of the following is correct about the image shown below?

Accepted Answer

A = Sphenoid sinus, B= Auditory tube opening

Answer

A = Cisterna magna, B= Posterior nasal aperture

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A = Ethmoidal sinus, B= Auditory tube opening

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A = Sella turcica, B= Posterior nasal aperture

Question 7

Identify the structure marked as X in the specimen of left cubital fossa

Accepted Answer

Brachial artery

Answer

Biceps brachii

Answer

Radial recurrent artery

Answer

Posterior interosseous nerve

Question 8

The following image of posterior abdominal wall and pelvic inlet shows a structure marked as X. Identify it:

Accepted Answer

Superior hypogastric plexus

Answer

Ureter

Answer

Obturator nerve

Answer

Genitofemoral nerve

Question 9

Which is correct about the markings shown on the left popliteal fossa? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

Accepted Answer

1 = Popliteal artery, 2= popliteal vein, 3= tibial nerve, 4= Semimembranosus

Answer

1 = Tibial nerve, 2= popliteal vein, 3= popliteal artery, 4= Semitendinosus

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1 = Popliteal artery, 2= popliteal vein, 3= tibial nerve, 4= Semitendinosus

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1 = Tibial nerve, 2= popliteal vein, 3= popliteal artery, 4= Semimembranosus

Question 10

What is incorrect about the shown basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

Only molecules which are larger than 50,000 Daltons can traverse the filtration barrier

Answer

Part of filtration barrier

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Stained with PAS

Answer

It has Lamina Densa and Lamina Rara

NEET-PG 2017 — Anatomy