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. BAdrenal gland
3. CThyroid gland
4. DPituitary gland

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

1. ACornea
2. BSclera
3. CRetina
4. DIris

What is the anatomical name for the windpipe?

1. AOesophagus
2. BPharynx
3. CLarynx
4. DTrachea

Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

1. APulmonary valve
2. BAortic valve
3. CTricuspid valve
4. DMitral (bicuspid) valve

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

1. AMedian cubital vein
2. BGreat saphenous vein
3. CBrachial vein
4. DAxillary vein

Where does fertilisation most commonly take place?

1. ACervix
2. BAmpulla of the uterine tube
3. COvary
4. DBody of the uterus

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

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

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

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