Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

  1. AScaphoid
  2. BHumerus
  3. CRadius
  4. DUlna
2.Easy

Which flap of tissue covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing?

  1. AUvula
  2. BVocal cords
  3. CEpiglottis
  4. DSoft palate
3.Easy

Which is the largest artery in the body?

  1. AFemoral artery
  2. BAorta
  3. CCarotid artery
  4. DPulmonary artery
4.Medium

The rotator cuff consists of supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and which other muscle?

  1. ALatissimus dorsi
  2. BDeltoid
  3. CSubscapularis
  4. DTeres major
5.Medium

The head of the femur articulates with which structure?

  1. AGlenoid cavity
  2. BGreater trochanter
  3. CObturator foramen
  4. DAcetabulum
6.Medium

Which part of the stomach connects to the duodenum?

  1. APylorus
  2. BBody
  3. CFundus
  4. DCardia
7.Hard

An indirect inguinal hernia enters the inguinal canal at which point?

  1. ABelow the inguinal ligament, through the femoral canal
  2. BThrough the posterior wall of the canal, medial to the inferior epigastric vessels
  3. CThrough the deep inguinal ring, lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels
  4. DThrough the superficial ring only, without entering the canal
8.Hard

Why can an inflamed gallbladder that irritates the diaphragm cause pain at the tip of the right shoulder?

  1. ABile travels up the lymphatics to the shoulder
  2. BThe gallbladder is attached to the right clavicle
  3. CThe vagus nerve supplies the skin of the shoulder
  4. DThe phrenic nerve shares spinal segments C3–C5 with the skin of the shoulder

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Radius
  2. 2. C · Epiglottis
  3. 3. B · Aorta
  4. 4. C · Subscapularis
  5. 5. D · Acetabulum
  6. 6. A · Pylorus
  7. 7. C · Through the deep inguinal ring, lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels
  8. 8. D · The phrenic nerve shares spinal segments C3–C5 with the skin of the shoulder

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