Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where are the alveoli found?

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

Which type of muscle tissue is both striated and involuntary?

  1. AVisceral muscle
  2. BCardiac muscle
  3. CSmooth muscle
  4. DSkeletal muscle
3.Easy

Which forearm bone lies on the thumb side in the anatomical position?

  1. AHumerus
  2. BUlna
  3. CScaphoid
  4. DRadius
4.Medium

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

  1. AOculomotor nerve (III)
  2. BAbducens nerve (VI)
  3. COptic nerve (II)
  4. DTrochlear nerve (IV)
5.Medium

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

  1. ACerebellum
  2. BPons
  3. CMidbrain
  4. DMedulla oblongata
6.Medium

Which of these organs is retroperitoneal?

  1. ATransverse colon
  2. BSpleen
  3. CStomach
  4. DKidney
7.Hard

In which part of the small intestine are vitamin B12 and bile salts mainly absorbed?

  1. ATerminal ileum
  2. BCaecum
  3. CDuodenum
  4. DJejunum
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. ARadial nerve
  2. BMedian nerve
  3. CUlnar nerve
  4. DAxillary nerve

Answer key

  1. 1. C · In the lungs
  2. 2. B · Cardiac muscle
  3. 3. D · Radius
  4. 4. B · Abducens nerve (VI)
  5. 5. D · Medulla oblongata
  6. 6. D · Kidney
  7. 7. A · Terminal ileum
  8. 8. A · Radial nerve

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