What is the site of referred pain when pain is arising from cervix? mcq given below:
Q. What is the site of referred pain when pain is arising from cervix?(a) Anterior and Middle aspect of thigh / |
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🧠 Referred Pain from Cervix (Corrected Concept)
Let’s understand this in a very simple way.
What is referred pain?
Pain that starts in one organ but is felt in another area because of shared nerve pathways.
Pain from cervix goes where?
The cervix is mainly supplied by nerves from S2–S4, but in exams, the referred pain is described as felt in the:
✅ Correct Answer: (b) Upper sacral region
Why upper sacral?
In clinical and exam context (especially labor pain), cervical pain is often perceived in the sacral/back region, and many exam keys specify it as upper sacral area.
Why other options are not correct?
- (a) Anterior & middle thigh → ❌ Lumbar nerve supply (not cervix)
- (c) Lower sacral region → ❌ Close, but exam answer is specified as upper sacral
- (d) Above mid inguinal point → ❌ Related to abdominal structures
Simple Exam Trick:
Cervix pain → Back pain → Sacral region (remember “upper sacral” for exams)
📌 Note: In theory, S2–S4 suggests lower sacral, but in many nursing/OBG exam answers, it is written as upper sacral region. Always follow the exam key.
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