Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

  1. AOblique plane
  2. BSagittal plane
  3. CTransverse (horizontal) plane
  4. DCoronal (frontal) plane
2.Easy

How many cervical vertebrae does a typical adult have?

  1. A12
  2. B8
  3. C7
  4. D5
3.Easy

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

  1. ARetina
  2. BIris
  3. CCornea
  4. DSclera
4.Medium

Which cranial nerve supplies the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles?

  1. AHypoglossal nerve (XII)
  2. BVagus nerve (X)
  3. CAccessory nerve (XI)
  4. DFacial nerve (VII)
5.Medium

Which artery is most commonly used to feel the pulse at the wrist?

  1. AUlnar artery
  2. BBrachial artery
  3. CAxillary artery
  4. DRadial artery
6.Medium

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured, typically after a fall on an outstretched hand?

  1. APisiform
  2. BHamate
  3. CLunate
  4. DScaphoid
7.Hard

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

  1. ALeft anterior descending artery
  2. BRight coronary artery
  3. CLeft main coronary artery
  4. DFirst diagonal branch
8.Hard

Which structure passes through the inguinal canal in males?

  1. AObturator nerve
  2. BSpermatic cord
  3. CGreat saphenous vein
  4. DFemoral artery

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Sagittal plane
  2. 2. C · 7
  3. 3. A · Retina
  4. 4. C · Accessory nerve (XI)
  5. 5. D · Radial artery
  6. 6. D · Scaphoid
  7. 7. B · Right coronary artery
  8. 8. B · Spermatic cord

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