Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which layer of the eye contains the light-sensitive photoreceptors?

  1. ARetina
  2. BCornea
  3. CIris
  4. DSclera
2.Easy

What is the anatomical name for the kneecap?

  1. APatella
  2. BTibia
  3. CFibula
  4. DCalcaneus
3.Easy

Which bone forms the heel?

  1. ATalus
  2. BNavicular
  3. CCalcaneus
  4. DCuboid
4.Medium

Which nerve supplies the diaphragm?

  1. AIntercostal nerves
  2. BAccessory nerve
  3. CPhrenic nerve
  4. DVagus nerve
5.Medium

Which bone of the skull contains the foramen magnum?

  1. AOccipital bone
  2. BTemporal bone
  3. CSphenoid bone
  4. DParietal bone
6.Medium

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

  1. AAbducens nerve (VI)
  2. BOculomotor nerve (III)
  3. CTrochlear nerve (IV)
  4. DOptic nerve (II)
7.Hard

Early appendicitis is often felt as vague pain around the umbilicus. Why?

  1. AThe phrenic nerve carries the pain to the umbilicus
  2. BInflammation spreads first to the abdominal wall at the navel region
  3. CThe appendix lies directly behind the umbilicus
  4. DIts visceral nerves enter the cord at T10, like the umbilical skin
8.Hard

In portal hypertension, oesophageal varices form at which portosystemic anastomosis?

  1. ABetween the paraumbilical veins and the epigastric veins
  2. BBetween the left gastric vein and the oesophageal tributaries of the azygos vein
  3. CBetween the superior rectal and middle rectal veins
  4. DBetween the splenic vein and the left renal vein

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Retina
  2. 2. A · Patella
  3. 3. C · Calcaneus
  4. 4. C · Phrenic nerve
  5. 5. A · Occipital bone
  6. 6. A · Abducens nerve (VI)
  7. 7. D · Its visceral nerves enter the cord at T10, like the umbilical skin
  8. 8. B · Between the left gastric vein and the oesophageal tributaries of the azygos vein

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