Abdomen: 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 · Abdomen

Sample item

Which organ lies retroperitoneally?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Kidney

Kidneys are retroperitoneal organs located on the posterior abdominal wall, unlike the stomach and spleen, which are intraperitoneal.

Option by option

  • A. Spleen

    Spleen is intraperitoneal in the left upper quadrant.

  • B. Transverse colon

    Transverse colon is generally intraperitoneal via its mesocolon.

  • C. Kidney (correct)

    Correct: kidneys are retroperitoneal on the posterior abdominal wall.

  • D. Stomach

    Stomach is intraperitoneal and attached by peritoneal ligaments.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is C, Kidney. Kidneys are retroperitoneal organs located on the posterior abdominal wall, unlike the stomach and spleen, which are intraperitoneal.

Why is "Spleen" not the answer?

Spleen is intraperitoneal in the left upper quadrant.

Why is "Transverse colon" not the answer?

Transverse colon is generally intraperitoneal via its mesocolon.

Why is "Stomach" not the answer?

Stomach is intraperitoneal and attached by peritoneal ligaments.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Abdomen in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct: kidneys are retroperitoneal on the posterior abdominal wall.

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 Abdomen?

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.