Lower limb: 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 · Lower limb

Sample item

Which muscle is the principal extensor of the hip?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Gluteus maximus

The relevant Lower limb principle makes Gluteus maximus the best answer because it directly explains the structure or physiological response in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Iliopsoas

    Iliopsoas does not correspond to the structure or response being tested.

  • B. Tensor fasciae latae

    Tensor fasciae latae is not supported by the key clue provided in this item.

  • C. Gluteus maximus (correct)

    Correct. Gluteus maximus directly follows from the core lower limb relationship.

  • D. Adductor longus

    Adductor longus is associated with a different anatomical or physiological role.

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 C, Gluteus maximus. The relevant Lower limb principle makes Gluteus maximus the best answer because it directly explains the structure or physiological response in the stem.

Why is "Iliopsoas" not the answer?

Iliopsoas does not correspond to the structure or response being tested.

Why is "Tensor fasciae latae" not the answer?

Tensor fasciae latae is not supported by the key clue provided in this item.

Why is "Adductor longus" not the answer?

Adductor longus is associated with a different anatomical or physiological role.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lower limb in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct. Gluteus maximus directly follows from the core lower limb relationship.

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 Lower limb?

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.