Abdomen & Pelvis · NEET PG Preparation Anatomy
A 32-year-old man sustains a stab wound to the right flank. Exploratory surgery reveals a retroperitoneal hematoma. Which of the following organs is…
Practice question from Abdomen & Pelvis (NEET PG Preparation Anatomy), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-362E57
A 32-year-old man sustains a stab wound to the right flank. Exploratory surgery reveals a retroperitoneal hematoma. Which of the following organs is entirely retroperitoneal?
- A.Stomach
- B.Transverse colon
- C.PancreasCorrect answer
- D.Jejunum
Solution
The pancreas (except for its tail) is a retroperitoneal organ. The stomach, transverse colon, and jejunum are intraperitoneal structures suspended by mesenteries.
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