Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the anatomical name for the kneecap?

  1. ACalcaneus
  2. BTibia
  3. CPatella
  4. DFibula
2.Easy

About how many bones are in the typical adult human skeleton?

  1. A206
  2. B186
  3. C226
  4. D270
3.Easy

Which is the largest artery in the body?

  1. AFemoral artery
  2. BCarotid artery
  3. CPulmonary artery
  4. DAorta
4.Medium

Which pulse is felt just behind the medial malleolus of the ankle?

  1. APosterior tibial artery
  2. BDorsalis pedis artery
  3. CPopliteal artery
  4. DFibular artery
5.Medium

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

  1. ATricuspid valve
  2. BAortic valve
  3. CPulmonary valve
  4. DMitral (bicuspid) valve
6.Medium

The head of the femur articulates with which structure?

  1. AObturator foramen
  2. BGreater trochanter
  3. CAcetabulum
  4. DGlenoid cavity
7.Hard

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

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

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 blocks the femoral vein and causes congestion
  3. CIt damages the sciatic nerve that controls blood flow
  4. DIt tears the retinacular branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Patella
  2. 2. A · 206
  3. 3. D · Aorta
  4. 4. A · Posterior tibial artery
  5. 5. D · Mitral (bicuspid) valve
  6. 6. C · Acetabulum
  7. 7. D · Its visceral nerves enter the cord at T10, like the umbilical skin
  8. 8. D · It tears the retinacular branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery

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