Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

  1. ALymphatic vessels
  2. BArteries
  3. CVenules
  4. DVeins
2.Easy

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the venae cavae?

  1. ALeft ventricle
  2. BRight ventricle
  3. CLeft atrium
  4. DRight atrium
3.Easy

Which is the largest part of the human brain?

  1. ABrainstem
  2. BCerebrum
  3. CCerebellum
  4. DThalamus
4.Medium

Which superficial vein in the front of the elbow is most often used for venepuncture?

  1. AMedian cubital vein
  2. BBrachial vein
  3. CGreat saphenous vein
  4. DAxillary vein
5.Medium

Which structure is the main bundle of nerve fibres connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

  1. ACerebral peduncle
  2. BFornix
  3. CCorpus callosum
  4. DInternal capsule
6.Medium

In which part of the nephron does most reabsorption of water and sodium take place?

  1. ADistal convoluted tubule
  2. BLoop of Henle
  3. CCollecting duct
  4. DProximal convoluted tubule
7.Hard

Which muscle is the main flexor of the hip joint?

  1. AGluteus maximus
  2. BBiceps femoris
  3. CIliopsoas
  4. DAdductor magnus
8.Hard

When a patient stands on the right leg only, the left side of the pelvis drops (positive Trendelenburg sign). Which nerve is most likely damaged?

  1. ARight inferior gluteal nerve
  2. BLeft superior gluteal nerve
  3. CRight femoral nerve
  4. DRight superior gluteal nerve

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Arteries
  2. 2. D · Right atrium
  3. 3. B · Cerebrum
  4. 4. A · Median cubital vein
  5. 5. C · Corpus callosum
  6. 6. D · Proximal convoluted tubule
  7. 7. C · Iliopsoas
  8. 8. D · Right superior gluteal nerve

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