Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

  1. ACornea
  2. BRetina
  3. CSclera
  4. DIris
2.Easy

Which is the largest artery in the body?

  1. ACarotid artery
  2. BAorta
  3. CPulmonary artery
  4. DFemoral artery
3.Easy

Which forearm bone lies on the thumb side in the anatomical position?

  1. AUlna
  2. BHumerus
  3. CRadius
  4. DScaphoid
4.Medium

Which part of the brainstem contains the main cardiovascular and respiratory centres?

  1. AMidbrain
  2. BCerebellum
  3. CMedulla oblongata
  4. DPons
5.Medium

The circle of Willis at the base of the brain connects which two arterial supplies?

  1. AExternal carotid and subclavian arterial systems
  2. BLeft and right external carotid arteries
  3. CJugular and vertebral systems
  4. DInternal carotid and vertebrobasilar systems
6.Medium

Which two regions of the adult spine normally show a lordosis (curve concave towards the back)?

  1. ACervical and lumbar
  2. BThoracic and sacral
  3. CCervical and thoracic
  4. DThoracic and lumbar
7.Hard

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

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

Why does an inhaled foreign body more often lodge in the right main bronchus than the left?

  1. AThe right bronchus is wider, shorter and more vertical
  2. BThe right lung has stronger airflow due to the heart's position
  3. CThe right bronchus is narrower and more horizontal
  4. DThe left bronchus is closed by the epiglottis

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Retina
  2. 2. B · Aorta
  3. 3. C · Radius
  4. 4. C · Medulla oblongata
  5. 5. D · Internal carotid and vertebrobasilar systems
  6. 6. A · Cervical and lumbar
  7. 7. A · Its visceral nerves enter the cord at T10, like the umbilical skin
  8. 8. A · The right bronchus is wider, shorter and more vertical

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