Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region
- Previous year questions on Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 64 live questions in Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region.
- 2 of 64 questions carry a verified exam year: 2017.
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- Question set last updated 3 Sept 2026.
Q1.All the true about inguinal canal except
- AConjoint tendon forms part of the posterior wall
- BSuperficial ring is found in ext oblique aponeurosis
- CDeep ring is an opening in transversalis abdominis✓ Correct answer
- DInternal oblique forms both anterior and posterior wall
Q2.All pass through deep inguinal ring, except:
- ASpermatic cord
- BInternal spermatic fascia
- CRound ligament
- DIlioinguinal nerve✓ Correct answer
Q3.Which of the following statements is true about the iliopubic tract ?
- AIt is a thickening of the lumbar fascia
- BIt lies anterior to the Poupart's ligament
- CIt inserts into the pubic tubercle in front of the conjoint tendon
- DIts fibers fan out with fascia iliaca laterally✓ Correct answer
Q4.Which structure(s) passes behind the inguinal ligament:
- AFemoral branch of genitofemoral nerve
- BFemoral vein
- CPsoas major
- DAll✓ Correct answer
Q5.Neurovascular plane in the anterior abdominal wall is between
- AExternal and internal oblique
- BInternal oblique and transversus abdominis✓ Correct answer
- CPeritoneum and transversalis fascia
- DSkin and external oblique aponeurosis
Q6.Rectus sheath is contributed by?
- AExternal and internal oblique aponeurosis
- BInternal oblique and transversus abdominis aponeurosis
- CExternal, internal oblique and transversus abdominis aponeurosis✓ Correct answer
- DAponeurosis of Internal oblique and transverse abdominis & fascia transversalis
Q7.Which of the following is not a derivative of external oblique Aponeurosis- (2019)
- APectineal ligament
- BInguinal ligament
- CLacunar ligament
- DLinea semilunaris✓ Correct answer
Q8.Grynfeltt triangle not bounded by
- A12th rib
- BParaspinal muscles
- CInternal oblique muscle
- DExternal oblique muscle✓ Correct answer
Q9.All of the following structures are derived from the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle except:
- APectineal ligament
- BInguinal ligament
- CLacunar ligament
- DLinea semilunaris✓ Correct answer
Q10.Root value of cremaster reflex is
- AL1, L2✓ Correct answer
- BL2, L3
- CS1, S2
- DS3, S4
Answer key
Q1: C. Deep ring is an opening in transversalis abdominis; Q2: D. Ilioinguinal nerve; Q3: D. Its fibers fan out with fascia iliaca laterally; Q4: D. All; Q5: B. Internal oblique and transversus abdominis; Q6: C. External, internal oblique and transversus abdominis aponeurosis; Q7: D. Linea semilunaris; Q8: D. External oblique muscle; Q9: D. Linea semilunaris; Q10: A. L1, L2.
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