Lower limb: pectineus nerve supply: 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 · Lower limb: pectineus nerve supply

Sample item

Which muscle of the medial thigh typically has a dual nerve supply from the femoral nerve and the obturator nerve?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Pectineus

Pectineus is supplied by the femoral nerve on its anterior surface and often also by the obturator nerve on its deep surface. Gracilis, adductor brevis and adductor longus are supplied by the obturator nerve alone.

Option by option

  • A. Gracilis

    This muscle is supplied by the obturator nerve only.

  • B. Adductor brevis

    This muscle is supplied by the obturator nerve only.

  • C. Pectineus (correct)

    Correct. This muscle receives both the femoral and obturator nerves.

  • D. Adductor longus

    This muscle is supplied by the anterior division of the obturator nerve only.

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What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is C, Pectineus. Pectineus is supplied by the femoral nerve on its anterior surface and often also by the obturator nerve on its deep surface.

Why is "Gracilis" not the answer?

This muscle is supplied by the obturator nerve only.

Why is "Adductor brevis" not the answer?

This muscle is supplied by the obturator nerve only.

Why is "Adductor longus" not the answer?

This muscle is supplied by the anterior division of the obturator nerve only.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lower limb: pectineus nerve supply in Anatomy. Gracilis, adductor brevis and adductor longus are supplied by the obturator nerve alone.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Lower limb: pectineus nerve supply?

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?

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