Skin, Fascia and Ligaments
- Previous year questions on Skin, Fascia and Ligaments for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 2 live questions in Skin, Fascia and Ligaments.
- 1 of 2 questions carries a verified exam year: 2018.
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- Question set last updated 19 Aug 2026.
Q1.Which of the following layers are cut during fasciotomy?
- ASkin
- BSkin + subcutaneous fascia
- CSkin + subcutaneous tissue + superficial fascia
- DSkin + subcutaneous tissue + superficial fascia + deep fascia✓ Correct answer
Q2.Bones are held by a long cord or sheet of dense fibrous connective tissue called:
- ASuture.
- BGomphosis.
- CSynchondrosis.
- DSyndesmosis.✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: D. Skin + subcutaneous tissue + superficial fascia + deep fascia; Q2: D. Syndesmosis.
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