Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which forearm bone lies on the thumb side in the anatomical position?

  1. AUlna
  2. BHumerus
  3. CScaphoid
  4. DRadius
2.Easy

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

  1. AVeins
  2. BArteries
  3. CVenules
  4. DLymphatic vessels
3.Easy

What type of joint is the elbow between the humerus and ulna?

  1. ASaddle joint
  2. BBall-and-socket joint
  3. CHinge joint
  4. DGliding (plane) joint
4.Medium

Which structure produces most of the cerebrospinal fluid?

  1. AArachnoid granulations
  2. BPia mater
  3. CPineal gland
  4. DChoroid plexus
5.Medium

Which cranial nerve controls movement of the tongue?

  1. AVagus nerve (X)
  2. BHypoglossal nerve (XII)
  3. CFacial nerve (VII)
  4. DGlossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
6.Medium

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

  1. ALunate
  2. BHamate
  3. CPisiform
  4. DScaphoid
7.Hard

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. ACervical sympathetic chain
  2. BOculomotor nerve
  3. CFacial nerve
  4. DParasympathetic fibres of the vagus
8.Hard

Which muscle "unlocks" the fully extended knee by rotating the femur laterally on the tibia at the start of flexion?

  1. ASartorius
  2. BBiceps femoris
  3. CGastrocnemius
  4. DPopliteus

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Radius
  2. 2. B · Arteries
  3. 3. C · Hinge joint
  4. 4. D · Choroid plexus
  5. 5. B · Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
  6. 6. D · Scaphoid
  7. 7. A · Cervical sympathetic chain
  8. 8. D · Popliteus

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