Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the anatomical name for the windpipe?

  1. ALarynx
  2. BOesophagus
  3. CPharynx
  4. DTrachea
2.Easy

Which tendon attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone?

  1. ATibialis anterior tendon
  2. BPatellar tendon
  3. CHamstring tendon
  4. DAchilles (calcaneal) tendon
3.Easy

How many pairs of ribs does a typical adult have?

  1. A12
  2. B14
  3. C11
  4. D10
4.Medium

In which structure do sperm mature and get stored after leaving the testis?

  1. AEpididymis
  2. BProstate gland
  3. CSeminal vesicle
  4. DSeminiferous tubules
5.Medium

In which part of the nephron does most reabsorption of water and sodium take place?

  1. ACollecting duct
  2. BDistal convoluted tubule
  3. CLoop of Henle
  4. DProximal convoluted tubule
6.Medium

Which part of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline?

  1. AZona reticularis
  2. BZona glomerulosa
  3. CAdrenal medulla
  4. DZona fasciculata
7.Hard

A stab wound cuts the left half of the spinal cord at T10. Which pattern of loss is expected below the lesion?

  1. ALoss of all sensation and movement on the left only
  2. BLoss of pain and temperature on both sides only
  3. CLeft-sided weakness and loss of proprioception, right-sided loss of pain and temperature
  4. DRight-sided weakness and loss of proprioception, left-sided loss of pain and temperature
8.Hard

After a fracture of the midshaft of the humerus, a patient cannot extend the wrist and fingers ("wrist drop"). Which nerve is most likely injured?

  1. AMedian nerve
  2. BRadial nerve
  3. CAxillary nerve
  4. DUlnar nerve

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Trachea
  2. 2. D · Achilles (calcaneal) tendon
  3. 3. A · 12
  4. 4. A · Epididymis
  5. 5. D · Proximal convoluted tubule
  6. 6. C · Adrenal medulla
  7. 7. C · Left-sided weakness and loss of proprioception, right-sided loss of pain and temperature
  8. 8. B · Radial nerve

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