Human anatomy worksheet with answers

Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

1. ACoronal (frontal) plane
2. BTransverse (horizontal) plane
3. COblique plane
4. DSagittal plane

Where are the smallest bones of the human body found?

1. AIn the toes
2. BIn the middle ear
3. CIn the wrist
4. DIn the nose

What is the anatomical name for the kneecap?

1. ACalcaneus
2. BTibia
3. CFibula
4. DPatella

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

1. AJugular and vertebral systems
2. BExternal carotid and subclavian arterial systems
3. CInternal carotid and vertebrobasilar systems
4. DLeft and right external carotid arteries

In which part of the nephron does most reabsorption of water and sodium take place?

1. ALoop of Henle
2. BProximal convoluted tubule
3. CDistal convoluted tubule
4. DCollecting duct

Which is the outermost layer of the meninges?

1. AChoroid plexus
2. BArachnoid mater
3. CDura mater
4. DPia mater

A patient with a large aneurysm of the aortic arch develops hoarseness. Which nerve is most likely compressed?

1. ARight recurrent laryngeal nerve
2. BLeft recurrent laryngeal nerve
3. CExternal laryngeal nerve
4. DLeft phrenic nerve

A tumour at the apex of the lung causes drooping of the eyelid, a small pupil and loss of sweating on the same side of the face. Which pathway is disrupted?

1. AFacial nerve
2. BOculomotor nerve
3. CParasympathetic fibres of the vagus
4. DCervical sympathetic chain