Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In which region of the abdomen is the spleen found?

  1. ARight lower quadrant
  2. BRight upper quadrant
  3. CLeft upper quadrant
  4. DLeft lower quadrant
2.Easy

Which endocrine gland lies in the front of the neck, just below the larynx and in front of the trachea?

  1. AAdrenal gland
  2. BThymus
  3. CThyroid gland
  4. DPituitary gland
3.Easy

What type of joint is the elbow between the humerus and ulna?

  1. ABall-and-socket joint
  2. BGliding (plane) joint
  3. CSaddle joint
  4. DHinge joint
4.Medium

Which part of the brainstem contains the main cardiovascular and respiratory centres?

  1. AMidbrain
  2. BMedulla oblongata
  3. CPons
  4. DCerebellum
5.Medium

Which structure produces most of the cerebrospinal fluid?

  1. AArachnoid granulations
  2. BPia mater
  3. CPineal gland
  4. DChoroid plexus
6.Medium

Which cranial nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?

  1. ATrochlear nerve (IV)
  2. BAbducens nerve (VI)
  3. COculomotor nerve (III)
  4. DOptic nerve (II)
7.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. AAxillary nerve
  2. BRadial nerve
  3. CMedian nerve
  4. DUlnar nerve
8.Hard

A typical posterolateral disc herniation between L4 and L5 most often compresses which nerve root?

  1. AL4
  2. BL3
  3. CL5
  4. DS1

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Left upper quadrant
  2. 2. C · Thyroid gland
  3. 3. D · Hinge joint
  4. 4. B · Medulla oblongata
  5. 5. D · Choroid plexus
  6. 6. B · Abducens nerve (VI)
  7. 7. B · Radial nerve
  8. 8. C · L5

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