Human anatomy worksheet with answers

Which endocrine gland lies in the front of the neck, just below the larynx and in front of the trachea?

1. AThymus
2. BThyroid gland
3. CPituitary gland
4. DAdrenal gland

Where are the smallest bones of the human body found?

1. AIn the wrist
2. BIn the middle ear
3. CIn the toes
4. DIn the nose

Which is the largest organ of the human body?

1. ALungs
2. BSkin
3. CBrain
4. DLiver

Which cranial nerve controls movement of the tongue?

1. AGlossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
2. BFacial nerve (VII)
3. CHypoglossal nerve (XII)
4. DVagus nerve (X)

Which muscle is the main extensor of the elbow?

1. ACoracobrachialis
2. BBrachialis
3. CTriceps brachii
4. DBiceps brachii

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

1. AOptic nerve (II)
2. BOculomotor nerve (III)
3. CAbducens nerve (VI)
4. DTrochlear nerve (IV)

A patient cannot abduct the arm beyond about 15° after a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus, and has numbness over the lateral shoulder. Which nerve is most likely injured?

1. ASuprascapular nerve
2. BRadial nerve
3. CAxillary nerve
4. DLong thoracic nerve

A footballer takes a blow to the outside of the planted knee. Which combination of injuries is classically called the "unhappy triad"?

1. AAnterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and patellar ligament
2. BMedial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament and patella
3. CAnterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and medial meniscus
4. DPosterior cruciate ligament, lateral collateral ligament and lateral meniscus