Shoulder: practice question

A Orthopaedics 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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Orthopaedics · Shoulder

Sample item

What tendon group stabilizes the glenohumeral joint?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Rotator cuff

The relevant Shoulder principle supports Rotator cuff; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Hamstrings

    Hamstrings may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • B. Achilles tendon

    Achilles tendon is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • C. Quadriceps

    Quadriceps does not correspond to the stated shoulder finding.

  • D. Rotator cuff (correct)

    Correct. Rotator cuff directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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 Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is D, Rotator cuff. The relevant Shoulder principle supports Rotator cuff; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Hamstrings" not the answer?

Hamstrings may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

Why is "Achilles tendon" not the answer?

Achilles tendon is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Quadriceps" not the answer?

Quadriceps does not correspond to the stated shoulder finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Shoulder in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Rotator cuff directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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 Shoulder?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics 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.