Peritoneum and the Peritoneal Cavity
- Previous year questions on Peritoneum and the Peritoneal Cavity for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 20 live questions in Peritoneum and the Peritoneal Cavity.
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- Question set last updated 5 Sept 2026.
Q1.Posterior perforation of peptic ulcer drain into
- AGreater sac
- BParacolic gutter
- COmental bursa✓ Correct answer
- DForamen of Winslow
Q2.Which structure is NOT in the posterior wall of the omental bursa?
- ABody of the pancreas
- BCeliac artery✓ Correct answer
- CUpper pole of the left kidney.
- DTransverse colon and its mesocolon
Q3.Which membrane is in the way if you try to reach the lesser peritoneal sac and head of the pancreas after penetrating the greater peritoneal sac?
- AFalciform ligament
- BGastrohepatic ligament✓ Correct answer
- CGastrosplenic ligament
- DHepatoduodenal ligament
Q4.The boundaries of the interconnection between greater sac and lesser sac of peritoneum known as 'Foramen of Winslow' are all, EXCEPT:
- ACaudate lobe of liver
- BInferior vena cava
- CFree border of lesser omentum
- D4th pa of Duodenum✓ Correct answer
Q5.Structure injured while resecting the free edge of lesser omentum is
- ACystic duct
- BPortal vein✓ Correct answer
- CLeft gastric aery
- DRight gastroepiploic aery
Q6.Gastrosplenic ligament contains ?
- ASplenic vessels
- BTail of pancreas
- CSho gastric aery✓ Correct answer
- DPoal vein
Q7.Epiploic foramen provides communication between greater and lesser sacs. The length of the epiploic foramen is:
- A5 cm
- B6 cm
- C4 cm
- D3 cm✓ Correct answer
Q8.Communicating opening between greater sac and lesser sac-
- AForamen of winslow✓ Correct answer
- BForamen of Monro
- CHepatorenal pouch
- DPouch of Douglas
Q9.Boundries of foramen of Winslow&; is formed by all except -
- AIVC
- BLiver
- C2nd part of duodenum✓ Correct answer
- DSuprarenal gland
Q10.All of the following structures forms the boundries of epiploic foramen, EXCEPT:
- ACaudate process of liver
- BInferior vena cava
- C4th pa duodenum✓ Correct answer
- DFree border of lesser omentum
Answer key
Q1: C. Omental bursa; Q2: B. Celiac artery; Q3: B. Gastrohepatic ligament; Q4: D. 4th pa of Duodenum; Q5: B. Portal vein; Q6: C. Sho gastric aery; Q7: D. 3 cm; Q8: A. Foramen of winslow; Q9: C. 2nd part of duodenum; Q10: C. 4th pa duodenum.
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