Hepatobiliary anatomy: 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 · Hepatobiliary anatomy

Sample item

Which artery most commonly supplies the gallbladder?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Cystic artery

The cystic artery, usually a branch of the right hepatic artery, supplies the gallbladder and is identified carefully in the hepatocystic triangle during cholecystectomy to prevent bleeding or biliary injury.

Option by option

  • A. Cystic artery (correct)

    Correct: cystic artery is the usual gallbladder arterial supply.

  • B. Inferior mesenteric artery

    Inferior mesenteric artery supplies hindgut structures.

  • C. Left gastric artery

    Left gastric artery supplies part of the stomach.

  • D. Middle colic artery

    Middle colic artery supplies part of the transverse colon.

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What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is A, Cystic artery. The cystic artery, usually a branch of the right hepatic artery, supplies the gallbladder and is identified carefully in the hepatocystic triangle during cholecystectomy to prevent bleeding or biliary injury.

Why is "Inferior mesenteric artery" not the answer?

Inferior mesenteric artery supplies hindgut structures.

Why is "Left gastric artery" not the answer?

Left gastric artery supplies part of the stomach.

Why is "Middle colic artery" not the answer?

Middle colic artery supplies part of the transverse colon.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hepatobiliary anatomy in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct: cystic artery is the usual gallbladder arterial supply.

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 Hepatobiliary anatomy?

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.