Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which organ contains the islets of Langerhans?

  1. ASpleen
  2. BPancreas
  3. CKidney
  4. DLiver
2.Easy

Which lobe of the brain contains the primary visual cortex?

  1. AFrontal lobe
  2. BTemporal lobe
  3. COccipital lobe
  4. DParietal lobe
3.Easy

Where in the body is the scapula?

  1. AKnee
  2. BWrist
  3. CPelvis
  4. DShoulder
4.Medium

Which structure produces most of the cerebrospinal fluid?

  1. APineal gland
  2. BChoroid plexus
  3. CPia mater
  4. DArachnoid granulations
5.Medium

Which cranial nerve controls movement of the tongue?

  1. AHypoglossal nerve (XII)
  2. BVagus nerve (X)
  3. CGlossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
  4. DFacial nerve (VII)
6.Medium

The sympathetic nervous system leaves the central nervous system from which spinal segments?

  1. ASacral only (S2–S4)
  2. BCervical only
  3. CCranial and sacral
  4. DThoracic and upper lumbar (T1–L2)
7.Hard

An ECG shows an infarct in leads II, III and aVF (inferior wall). Which coronary artery is most commonly blocked?

  1. AFirst diagonal branch
  2. BRight coronary artery
  3. CLeft main coronary artery
  4. DLeft anterior descending artery
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. ALeft superior gluteal nerve
  2. BRight superior gluteal nerve
  3. CRight femoral nerve
  4. DRight inferior gluteal nerve

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Pancreas
  2. 2. C · Occipital lobe
  3. 3. D · Shoulder
  4. 4. B · Choroid plexus
  5. 5. A · Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
  6. 6. D · Thoracic and upper lumbar (T1–L2)
  7. 7. B · Right coronary artery
  8. 8. B · Right superior gluteal nerve

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