Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which tendon attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone?

  1. AAchilles (calcaneal) tendon
  2. BTibialis anterior tendon
  3. CPatellar tendon
  4. DHamstring tendon
2.Easy

What is the anatomical name for the breastbone?

  1. AXiphoid
  2. BClavicle
  3. CScapula
  4. DSternum
3.Easy

Which tube carries urine from each kidney to the bladder?

  1. AUrethra
  2. BRenal vein
  3. CUreter
  4. DVas deferens
4.Medium

Which is the outermost layer of the meninges?

  1. AArachnoid mater
  2. BPia mater
  3. CChoroid plexus
  4. DDura mater
5.Medium

Which vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

  1. APulmonary arteries
  2. BBronchial arteries
  3. CVenae cavae
  4. DPulmonary veins
6.Medium

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

  1. ASeminal vesicle
  2. BEpididymis
  3. CProstate gland
  4. DSeminiferous tubules
7.Hard

Why does a displaced fracture of the femoral neck carry a high risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

  1. AIt blocks the femoral vein and causes congestion
  2. BIt tears the retinacular branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery
  3. CIt cuts the main trunk of the femoral artery
  4. DIt damages the sciatic nerve that controls blood flow
8.Hard

Injury to the common fibular (peroneal) nerve at the neck of the fibula typically causes:

  1. AInability to flex the knee
  2. BFoot drop
  3. CWeak hip abduction
  4. DLoss of sensation on the sole of the foot

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Achilles (calcaneal) tendon
  2. 2. D · Sternum
  3. 3. C · Ureter
  4. 4. D · Dura mater
  5. 5. D · Pulmonary veins
  6. 6. B · Epididymis
  7. 7. B · It tears the retinacular branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery
  8. 8. B · Foot drop

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