Pelvis: ureter: 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: ureter

Sample item

During ligation of the uterine artery in hysterectomy, which structure must be protected because it passes inferior to the artery?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Ureter

The ureter passes beneath the uterine artery near the lateral cervix: 'water under the bridge'. It is vulnerable during uterine-artery ligation.

Option by option

  • A. Ureter (correct)

    Correct. The ureter lies inferior to the uterine artery.

  • B. Ovarian vein

    The ovarian vein drains the ovary and is not the classic crossing relation.

  • C. Round ligament

    The round ligament travels toward the inguinal canal, not beneath the uterine artery at this point.

  • D. Obturator nerve

    The obturator nerve is on the lateral pelvic wall.

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What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is A, Ureter. The ureter passes beneath the uterine artery near the lateral cervix: 'water under the bridge'.

Why is "Ovarian vein" not the answer?

The ovarian vein drains the ovary and is not the classic crossing relation.

Why is "Round ligament" not the answer?

The round ligament travels toward the inguinal canal, not beneath the uterine artery at this point.

Why is "Obturator nerve" not the answer?

The obturator nerve is on the lateral pelvic wall.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pelvis: ureter in Anatomy. It is vulnerable during uterine-artery ligation.

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: ureter?

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.