Human anatomy worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How many lobes does the right lung have?

  1. A2
  2. B4
  3. C5
  4. D3
2.Easy

Where in the body is the scapula?

  1. APelvis
  2. BKnee
  3. CShoulder
  4. DWrist
3.Easy

Which muscle on the front of the upper arm flexes the elbow?

  1. ABiceps brachii
  2. BTriceps brachii
  3. CBrachioradialis
  4. DDeltoid
4.Medium

Which cranial nerve controls movement of the tongue?

  1. AFacial nerve (VII)
  2. BGlossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
  3. CHypoglossal nerve (XII)
  4. DVagus nerve (X)
5.Medium

Which muscle group on the front of the thigh extends the knee?

  1. AQuadriceps femoris
  2. BHamstrings
  3. CGluteal muscles
  4. DAdductors
6.Medium

Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?

  1. AUlnar nerve
  2. BMedian nerve
  3. CMusculocutaneous nerve
  4. DRadial nerve
7.Hard

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 phrenic nerve
  3. CLeft recurrent laryngeal nerve
  4. DExternal laryngeal nerve
8.Hard

Which ligament of the knee prevents the tibia from sliding forward relative to the femur?

  1. APosterior cruciate ligament
  2. BPatellar ligament
  3. CMedial collateral ligament
  4. DAnterior cruciate ligament

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 3
  2. 2. C · Shoulder
  3. 3. A · Biceps brachii
  4. 4. C · Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
  5. 5. A · Quadriceps femoris
  6. 6. B · Median nerve
  7. 7. C · Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
  8. 8. D · Anterior cruciate ligament

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