Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

  1. ACornea
  2. BIris
  3. CSclera
  4. DRetina
2.Easy

Where are the alveoli found?

  1. AIn the liver
  2. BIn the small intestine
  3. CIn the lungs
  4. DIn the kidneys
3.Easy

What type of synovial joint is the hip joint?

  1. AHinge joint
  2. BSaddle joint
  3. CPivot joint
  4. DBall-and-socket joint
4.Medium

Which muscle is the main extensor of the elbow?

  1. ATriceps brachii
  2. BBrachialis
  3. CBiceps brachii
  4. DCoracobrachialis
5.Medium

The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of which two veins?

  1. AHepatic vein and splenic vein
  2. BInferior vena cava and renal vein
  3. CSuperior mesenteric vein and left renal vein
  4. DSuperior mesenteric vein and splenic vein
6.Medium

Which is the largest nerve in the human body?

  1. AMedian nerve
  2. BSciatic nerve
  3. CFemoral nerve
  4. DVagus nerve
7.Hard

In which part of the small intestine are vitamin B12 and bile salts mainly absorbed?

  1. ATerminal ileum
  2. BJejunum
  3. CCaecum
  4. DDuodenum
8.Hard

What is the correct order of structures that urine passes through after leaving the collecting ducts?

  1. AMinor calyx, renal pelvis, major calyx, ureter
  2. BMinor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter
  3. CMajor calyx, minor calyx, renal pelvis, ureter
  4. DRenal pelvis, minor calyx, major calyx, ureter

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Retina
  2. 2. C · In the lungs
  3. 3. D · Ball-and-socket joint
  4. 4. A · Triceps brachii
  5. 5. D · Superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein
  6. 6. B · Sciatic nerve
  7. 7. A · Terminal ileum
  8. 8. B · Minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter

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