Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where are the alveoli found?

  1. AIn the lungs
  2. BIn the kidneys
  3. CIn the liver
  4. DIn the small intestine
2.Easy

How many pairs of ribs does a typical adult have?

  1. A11
  2. B14
  3. C12
  4. D10
3.Easy

Which organ contains the islets of Langerhans?

  1. AKidney
  2. BLiver
  3. CSpleen
  4. DPancreas
4.Medium

Which cranial nerve controls movement of the tongue?

  1. AFacial nerve (VII)
  2. BHypoglossal nerve (XII)
  3. CVagus nerve (X)
  4. DGlossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
5.Medium

Which is the largest nerve in the human body?

  1. AVagus nerve
  2. BMedian nerve
  3. CSciatic nerve
  4. DFemoral nerve
6.Medium

Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

  1. APulmonary valve
  2. BMitral (bicuspid) valve
  3. CTricuspid valve
  4. DAortic valve
7.Hard

What is the correct order of structures that urine passes through after leaving the collecting ducts?

  1. ARenal pelvis, minor calyx, major calyx, ureter
  2. BMinor calyx, renal pelvis, major calyx, ureter
  3. CMajor calyx, minor calyx, renal pelvis, ureter
  4. DMinor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter
8.Hard

Which muscle is the main flexor of the hip joint?

  1. AGluteus maximus
  2. BBiceps femoris
  3. CAdductor magnus
  4. DIliopsoas

Answer key

  1. 1. A · In the lungs
  2. 2. C · 12
  3. 3. D · Pancreas
  4. 4. B · Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
  5. 5. C · Sciatic nerve
  6. 6. B · Mitral (bicuspid) valve
  7. 7. D · Minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter
  8. 8. D · Iliopsoas

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