Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the anatomical name for the kneecap?

  1. ACalcaneus
  2. BFibula
  3. CPatella
  4. DTibia
2.Easy

How many cervical vertebrae does a typical adult have?

  1. A8
  2. B7
  3. C12
  4. D5
3.Easy

Where in the body is the scapula?

  1. AShoulder
  2. BWrist
  3. CPelvis
  4. DKnee
4.Medium

Which spinal nerve roots form the brachial plexus?

  1. AC1 to C4
  2. BC3 to C7
  3. CC5 to T1
  4. DT1 to T5
5.Medium

Which cranial nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?

  1. AOptic nerve (II)
  2. BOculomotor nerve (III)
  3. CAbducens nerve (VI)
  4. DTrochlear nerve (IV)
6.Medium

Which nerve supplies the diaphragm?

  1. AAccessory nerve
  2. BPhrenic nerve
  3. CVagus nerve
  4. DIntercostal nerves
7.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. ARight femoral nerve
  2. BRight superior gluteal nerve
  3. CLeft superior gluteal nerve
  4. DRight inferior gluteal nerve
8.Hard

During a lumbar puncture, which ligament is the last one pierced before the needle enters the epidural space?

  1. AInterspinous ligament
  2. BPosterior longitudinal ligament
  3. CLigamentum flavum
  4. DSupraspinous ligament

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Patella
  2. 2. B · 7
  3. 3. A · Shoulder
  4. 4. C · C5 to T1
  5. 5. C · Abducens nerve (VI)
  6. 6. B · Phrenic nerve
  7. 7. B · Right superior gluteal nerve
  8. 8. C · Ligamentum flavum

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