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 muscle lines the lateral pelvic wall and exits the pelvis through the lesser sciatic foramen with its tendon?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Obturator internus

The relevant Pelvis principle makes Obturator internus the best answer because it directly explains the structure or physiological response in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Obturator internus (correct)

    Correct. Obturator internus directly follows from the core pelvis relationship.

  • B. Rectus abdominis

    Rectus abdominis is not supported by the key clue provided in this item.

  • C. Levator ani

    Levator ani does not correspond to the structure or response being tested.

  • D. Piriformis

    Piriformis 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 A, Obturator internus. The relevant Pelvis principle makes Obturator internus the best answer because it directly explains the structure or physiological response in the stem.

Why is "Rectus abdominis" not the answer?

Rectus abdominis is not supported by the key clue provided in this item.

Why is "Levator ani" not the answer?

Levator ani does not correspond to the structure or response being tested.

Why is "Piriformis" not the answer?

Piriformis is associated with a different anatomical or physiological role.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pelvis in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct. Obturator internus directly follows from the core pelvis 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 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.