USA AAO UPPER EXTREMITY NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2026-
2027 EXAM WITH COMPLETE DETAILED QUESTIONS AND 100%
FULLY ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
primary function of the lymphatic system
maintaining fluid balance in the body
role of the spleen in the lymphatic system
filter blood and remove old RBCs
anatomical snuffbox location
lateral aspect of the wrist, near base of thumb
lateral epicondyle of humerus serves as an attachment site for:
common extensor tendon of forearm muscles
function of the annular ligament of the UE
prevent displacement of radial head
,radiocarpal joint classification and movement
condyloid joint; flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
glenohumeral joint closed pack position
90 degrees abduction with external rotation
open pack position of elbow joint
70 degrees of flexion and 10 degrees of supination
isometric contraction
muscle length remains constant when generating force
concentric contraction
shortening of the muscle while generating force
eccentric contraction
muscle lengthens while generating force
A patient presents with difficulty extending their wrist and fingers following a humeral fracture. Which
nerve is most likely injured?
,radial nerve
Arthrokinematics of glenohumeral joint during shoulder abduction
roll: superior
glide/slide: inferior
during lateral flexion of the trunk to the right, which muscle is primarily responsible?
right quadratus lumborum
Which type of cell is primarily involved in the immune response within the lymphatic system?
lymphocytes
Where are lymphocytes primarily produced?
bone marrow and thymus
Which structure acts as a filter for lymphatic fluid and traps pathogens?
lymph node
where is the cubital fossa located
, anterior surface of the elbow
which ligament stabilizes the lateral aspect of the elbow and prevent varus force
radial collateral ligament
what ligament provides primary stability to shoulder joint by connecting the humerus to the glenoid
cavity
glenohumeral ligament
bones making up glenohumeral joint
humerus and scapula
elbow joint classification and movements
hinge joint; flexion and extension
what are intrinsic muscles of the hand
muscles that originate and insert within the hand
extrinsic muscles of the hand are responsible for
flexion and extension of the fingers
2027 EXAM WITH COMPLETE DETAILED QUESTIONS AND 100%
FULLY ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
primary function of the lymphatic system
maintaining fluid balance in the body
role of the spleen in the lymphatic system
filter blood and remove old RBCs
anatomical snuffbox location
lateral aspect of the wrist, near base of thumb
lateral epicondyle of humerus serves as an attachment site for:
common extensor tendon of forearm muscles
function of the annular ligament of the UE
prevent displacement of radial head
,radiocarpal joint classification and movement
condyloid joint; flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
glenohumeral joint closed pack position
90 degrees abduction with external rotation
open pack position of elbow joint
70 degrees of flexion and 10 degrees of supination
isometric contraction
muscle length remains constant when generating force
concentric contraction
shortening of the muscle while generating force
eccentric contraction
muscle lengthens while generating force
A patient presents with difficulty extending their wrist and fingers following a humeral fracture. Which
nerve is most likely injured?
,radial nerve
Arthrokinematics of glenohumeral joint during shoulder abduction
roll: superior
glide/slide: inferior
during lateral flexion of the trunk to the right, which muscle is primarily responsible?
right quadratus lumborum
Which type of cell is primarily involved in the immune response within the lymphatic system?
lymphocytes
Where are lymphocytes primarily produced?
bone marrow and thymus
Which structure acts as a filter for lymphatic fluid and traps pathogens?
lymph node
where is the cubital fossa located
, anterior surface of the elbow
which ligament stabilizes the lateral aspect of the elbow and prevent varus force
radial collateral ligament
what ligament provides primary stability to shoulder joint by connecting the humerus to the glenoid
cavity
glenohumeral ligament
bones making up glenohumeral joint
humerus and scapula
elbow joint classification and movements
hinge joint; flexion and extension
what are intrinsic muscles of the hand
muscles that originate and insert within the hand
extrinsic muscles of the hand are responsible for
flexion and extension of the fingers
