Pelvis: practice question

A Anatomy question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Anatomy · Pelvis

Sample item

Which organ lies posterior to bladder in male?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Rectum

This item reviews Pelvis; Rectum is the best answer because it directly matches the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Liver

    Liver is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Lung

    Lung is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Spleen

    Spleen does not fit the stated relationship.

  • D. Rectum (correct)

    Correct. Rectum fits the defining feature.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is D, Rectum. This item reviews Pelvis; Rectum is the best answer because it directly matches the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Liver" not the answer?

Liver is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Lung" not the answer?

Lung is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Spleen" not the answer?

Spleen does not fit the stated relationship.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pelvis in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct. Rectum fits the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Pelvis?

Learn every nerve by its route, its muscles and what a lesion looks like at the bedside. That one habit answers a large share of questions. Then use the flashcards and the other Anatomy questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.