Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the anatomical name for the kneecap?

  1. AFibula
  2. BTibia
  3. CPatella
  4. DCalcaneus
2.Easy

Where in the body is the scapula?

  1. APelvis
  2. BShoulder
  3. CKnee
  4. DWrist
3.Easy

Which structure attaches a muscle to a bone?

  1. AA ligament
  2. BA bursa
  3. CCartilage
  4. DA tendon
4.Medium

In which structure do sperm mature and get stored after leaving the testis?

  1. ASeminal vesicle
  2. BSeminiferous tubules
  3. CProstate gland
  4. DEpididymis
5.Medium

Which cranial nerve controls movement of the tongue?

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

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

  1. AMidbrain
  2. BPons
  3. CCerebellum
  4. DMedulla oblongata
7.Hard

When inserting a chest drain or needle into the pleural space, why is it placed just above the upper border of a rib?

  1. AThe intercostal muscles are absent above each rib
  2. BThe intercostal vein, artery and nerve run along the lower border of each rib
  3. CThe pleura is thickest just above each rib
  4. DThe lung does not reach the area above each rib
8.Hard

Which structure passes through the inguinal canal in males?

  1. ASpermatic cord
  2. BFemoral artery
  3. CGreat saphenous vein
  4. DObturator nerve

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Patella
  2. 2. B · Shoulder
  3. 3. D · A tendon
  4. 4. D · Epididymis
  5. 5. A · Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
  6. 6. D · Medulla oblongata
  7. 7. B · The intercostal vein, artery and nerve run along the lower border of each rib
  8. 8. A · Spermatic cord

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