Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which endocrine gland lies in the front of the neck, just below the larynx and in front of the trachea?

  1. APituitary gland
  2. BAdrenal gland
  3. CThymus
  4. DThyroid gland
2.Easy

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

  1. ARadius
  2. BUlna
  3. CScaphoid
  4. DHumerus
3.Easy

Which is the largest organ of the human body?

  1. ALiver
  2. BSkin
  3. CBrain
  4. DLungs
4.Medium

Which is the largest nerve in the human body?

  1. AVagus nerve
  2. BFemoral nerve
  3. CSciatic nerve
  4. DMedian nerve
5.Medium

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

  1. ADistal convoluted tubule
  2. BProximal convoluted tubule
  3. CCollecting duct
  4. DLoop of Henle
6.Medium

Which vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

  1. APulmonary arteries
  2. BPulmonary veins
  3. CVenae cavae
  4. DBronchial arteries
7.Hard

Why does an inhaled foreign body more often lodge in the right main bronchus than the left?

  1. AThe right bronchus is narrower and more horizontal
  2. BThe right lung has stronger airflow due to the heart's position
  3. CThe right bronchus is wider, shorter and more vertical
  4. DThe left bronchus is closed by the epiglottis
8.Hard

Which muscle is the main flexor of the hip joint?

  1. ABiceps femoris
  2. BAdductor magnus
  3. CGluteus maximus
  4. DIliopsoas

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Thyroid gland
  2. 2. A · Radius
  3. 3. B · Skin
  4. 4. C · Sciatic nerve
  5. 5. B · Proximal convoluted tubule
  6. 6. B · Pulmonary veins
  7. 7. C · The right bronchus is wider, shorter and more vertical
  8. 8. D · Iliopsoas

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