Human Anatomy Trivia Test: How Much You Know? Quiz

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The human body is made up of a lot of parts that are interconnected. Did you know that every inch of your skin has about 32 million bacteria on it? Below is a human anatomy trivia test that is designed to see how much you know about the study in preparation for your quiz. Give it a shot and keep an eye out for others like it.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The hindbrain is also known as the..

    • A.

      Mesencephalon

    • B.

      Prosencephalon

    • C.

      Rhombencephalon

    Correct Answer
    C. Rhombencephalon
  • 2. 

    Which of the following is the thick band of fibers located between the cerebral hemispheres of the brain?

    • A.

      Corpus callosum

    • B.

      Medulla oblongata

    • C.

      Meninges

    Correct Answer
    C. Meninges
  • 3. 

    The structures of the humerus that accept projections of the ulna in flexion and extension are

    • A.

      Intertubercular groove, radial groove

    • B.

      Coronoid fossa, olecranon fossa

    • C.

      Medial epicondyle, lateral epicondyle

    • D.

      Radial fossa, trochlear notch

    Correct Answer
    B. Coronoid fossa, olecranon fossa
  • 4. 

    If you want to separate the abdominal from the thoracic cavity, which plane would you use?

    • A.

      Transverse

    • B.

      Sagittal

    • C.

      Coronal

    • D.

      Frontal

    Correct Answer
    A. Transverse
  • 5. 

    The growth in length of a bone is at the

    • A.

      Articular cartilage

    • B.

      Center of the shaft

    • C.

      Diaphyseal line

    • D.

      Epiphyseal plate

    Correct Answer
    D. Epiphyseal plate
  • 6. 

    The component bones of the pectoral girdle include

    • A.

      Ilium and pubis

    • B.

      Clavicle and scapula

    • C.

      Scapula and humerus

    • D.

      Radius and ulna

    Correct Answer
    B. Clavicle and scapula
  • 7. 

    Among the prominent bone markings of the scapula are the

    • A.

      Supraspinous fossa, patellar fossa, iliac fossa

    • B.

      Superior border, medial angle, inferior border

    • C.

      Coracoid process, acromion process, scapular spine

    • D.

      Olecranon process, coronoid process, styloid process

    Correct Answer
    C. Coracoid process, acromion process, scapular spine
  • 8. 

    The two proximal carpals that articulate with the radius in making the wrist joints are the

    • A.

      Scaphoid and lunate

    • B.

      Triangular and scaphoid

    • C.

      Triangular and pisiform

    • D.

      Lunate and pisiform

    Correct Answer
    A. Scaphoid and lunate
  • 9. 

    Among the prominent bone markings of the tibia are the

    • A.

      Interochanteric line, interochanteric crest, patellar surface

    • B.

      Anterior crest, tibial tuberosity, medial malleolus

    • C.

      Lateral malleolus, anterior crest, interosseous crest

    • D.

      Medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, tibial crest

    Correct Answer
    B. Anterior crest, tibial tuberosity, medial malleolus
  • 10. 

    The mastoid process is a bony extension of the

    • A.

      Occipital bone

    • B.

      Parietal bone

    • C.

      Sphenoid bone

    • D.

      Temporal bone

    Correct Answer
    D. Temporal bone
  • 11. 

    The sella turcica, supporting the pituitary gland, is part of the

    • A.

      Frontal bone

    • B.

      Sphenoid bone

    • C.

      Nasal bone

    • D.

      Ethmoid bone

    Correct Answer
    B. Sphenoid bone
  • 12. 

    A structural feature of a typical cervical vertebra is

    • A.

      A transverse foramen

    • B.

      A dens

    • C.

      A long spinous process

    • D.

      A fovea

    Correct Answer
    A. A transverse foramen
  • 13. 

    The head of the femur articulates with the

    • A.

      Glenoid cavity

    • B.

      Acetabulum

    • C.

      Obturator foramen

    • D.

      Patella

    Correct Answer
    B. Acetabulum
  • 14. 

    The medial malleolus is a process on the

    • A.

      Tibia

    • B.

      Calcaneus

    • C.

      Fibula

    • D.

      Talus

    Correct Answer
    A. Tibia
  • 15. 

    Which suture extends from the anterior to the posterior fontanel?

    • A.

      Lambdoidal

    • B.

      Coronal

    • C.

      Squamosal

    • D.

      Sagittal

    Correct Answer
    D. Sagittal
  • 16. 

    The facial bone that is not paired is the

    • A.

      Lacrimal

    • B.

      Vomer

    • C.

      Palatine

    • D.

      Maxilla

    Correct Answer
    B. Vomer
  • 17. 

    Which is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

    • A.

      Vertebral column

    • B.

      Patella

    • C.

      Clavicle

    • D.

      Os coxae

    Correct Answer
    A. Vertebral column
  • 18. 

    Which pair of directional terms would describe movement along a frontal plane?

    • A.

      Medial, lateral

    • B.

      Anterior, posterior

    • C.

      Proximal, rostral

    • D.

      Cephalic, dorsal

    Correct Answer
    A. Medial, lateral
  • 19. 

    Which portion of the sternum attaches to the greatest number of ribs?

    • A.

      Manubrium

    • B.

      Body

    • C.

      Xiphoid process

    • D.

      Os coxae

    Correct Answer
    B. Body
  • 20. 

    The three functional classes of articulations are:

    • A.

      Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diathrosis

    • B.

      Gomphosis, synchondrosis, synostosis

    • C.

      Syndesmosis, symphysis, amphiarthrosis

    • D.

      Monaxial, biaxial, triaxial

    Correct Answer
    A. Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diathrosis
  • 21. 

    The type of synovial joint in which angular movement is limited to a single axis is a:

    • A.

      Hinge joint

    • B.

      Ball and socket joint

    • C.

      Saddle joint

    • D.

      Ellipsoidal joint

    Correct Answer
    A. Hinge joint
  • 22. 

    Which of the following is not characteristic of all synovial joints?

    • A.

      A meniscus

    • B.

      Articular cartilage

    • C.

      A joint capsule

    • D.

      Synovial fluid

    Correct Answer
    A. A meniscus
  • 23. 

    Which joint is a combination of a gliding joint and a hinge joint?

    • A.

      Sternoclavicular joint

    • B.

      Elbow joint

    • C.

      Temporomandibular joint

    • D.

      Tibiofemoral joint (knee)

    Correct Answer
    B. Elbow joint
  • 24. 

    Extending the hand to accept something placed in it requires:

    • A.

      Pronation and rotation

    • B.

      Flexion and abduction

    • C.

      Extension and supination

    • D.

      Flexion and inversion

    Correct Answer
    C. Extension and supination
  • 25. 

    True statements about the boundary of the nasal cavity include:

    • A.

      A. cribriform plate forms part of the roof

    • B.

      B. maxilla forms the floor of the cavity

    • C.

      C. vomer forms the lateral wall of the cavity

    • D.

      D. palatine forms part of the roof

    • E.

      E. only a and b

    Correct Answer
    E. E. only a and b
  • 26. 

    The sphenoid bone transmits the following structures:

    • A.

      A. middle meningeal artery

    • B.

      B. mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve

    • C.

      C. optic nerve

    • D.

      D. internal carotid artery

    • E.

      E. only c. d. are correct

    Correct Answer
    E. E. only c. d. are correct
  • 27. 

    The following bones forms the inner part of the middle cranial fossa:

    • A.

      The ethmoid

    • B.

      The greater wing of the sphenoid

    • C.

      The petreous part of the temporal bone

    • D.

      The mastoid process

    • E.

      The occipital bone

    Correct Answer
    B. The greater wing of the sphenoid
  • 28. 

    The following are foramina within the sphenoid bone except:

    • A.

      Foramen ovale

    • B.

      Foramen spinosum

    • C.

      Foramen rotundum

    • D.

      Internal acoustic meatus

    • E.

      Pterygoid canal

    Correct Answer
    D. Internal acoustic meatus
  • 29. 

    The following structures are made up of the dura mater:

    • A.

      Tela choroidea

    • B.

      The cisterna magna

    • C.

      The diaphragma sellae

    • D.

      Falx cerebelli

    • E.

      Falx cerebri

    Correct Answer
    D. Falx cerebelli
  • 30. 

    The optic canal is formed by:

    • A.

      The greater wing of the sphenoid

    • B.

      The lesser wing of the sphenoid

    • C.

      The frontal bone

    • D.

      The temporal bone

    • E.

      The lacrimal bone

    Correct Answer
    B. The lesser wing of the sphenoid
  • 31. 

    The following are true:

    • A.

      the sphenoid sinus drains into the superior meatus

    • B.

      the frontal sinus drains into the superior meatus

    • C.

      the maxillary sinus drains into the middle meatus

    • D.

      the nasolacrimal duct drains into the inferior meatus

    • E.

      the posterior ethmoidal sinus drains into the superior meatus

    Correct Answer
    E. the posterior ethmoidal sinus drains into the superior meatus
  • 32. 

    The jugular foramen:

    • A.

      Lies between the occipital and temporal bones

    • B.

      Is lateral to the carotid foramen

    • C.

      Contains the superior ganglia of the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerve

    • D.

      Is medial to the orifice of emergence of the hypoglossal nerve

    • E.

      Transmits the inferior petrosal sinus. ace

    Correct Answer
    A. Lies between the occipital and temporal bones
  • 33. 

    The following normally drain into the middle meatus of the nose:

    • A.

      Frontal sinus

    • B.

      Maxillary sinus

    • C.

      Posterior ethmoidal air cells

    • D.

      Middle ethmoidal air cells

    • E.

      Nasolacrimal duct

    Correct Answer
    D. Middle ethmoidal air cells
  • 34. 

    The ethmoid bone is part of the

    • A.

      Medial wall of the orbit

    • B.

      Medial wall of the maxillary sinus

    • C.

      Anterior cranial fossa

    • D.

      Septum of the nose

    • E.

      Lacrimal fossa

    Correct Answer
    A. Medial wall of the orbit
  • 35. 

    The infratemporal fossa:

    • A.

      Lies below the middle cranial fossa

    • B.

      Is partly bounded by the styloid process and carotid sheath

    • C.

      Contains the otic ganglion

    • D.

      Is enclosed by a dense fibrous capsule

    • E.

      Contains the greater part of the parotid gland

    Correct Answer
    A. Lies below the middle cranial fossa
  • 36. 

    The sella turcica that supports the pituitary gland is located in which bone?

    • A.

      The ethmoid bone

    • B.

      The frontal bone

    • C.

      The sphenoid bone

    • D.

      The occipital bone

    Correct Answer
    C. The sphenoid bone
  • 37. 

    The process of hemopoiesis occurs in

    • A.

      Osteons

    • B.

      The periosteum

    • C.

      Yellow bone marrow

    • D.

      Red bone marrow

    Correct Answer
    D. Red bone marrow
  • 38. 

    During bone formation, the primary center of ossification forms in the

    • A.

      Proximal epiphysis

    • B.

      Distal epiphysis

    • C.

      Epiphyseal plate

    • D.

      Diaphysis

    • E.

      Metaphysis

    Correct Answer
    D. Diaphysis
  • 39. 

    The function of the epiphyseal plate is to

    • A.

      A) allow more flexibility in a long bone

    • B.

      B) allow the bone increase in diameter

    • C.

      C) allow the bone increase in length

    • D.

      D) provide nourishment to isolated osteocytes

    • E.

      E) both B and C are correct

    Correct Answer
    C. C) allow the bone increase in length
  • 40. 

    Osteons are typical of the stucture of

    • A.

      Compact bone

    • B.

      Epiphyseal plates

    • C.

      Spongy bone

    • D.

      The endosteum

    Correct Answer
    A. Compact bone
  • 41. 

    Friction reduction and shock absorption are functions of

    • A.

      The articular cartilage

    • B.

      The periosteum

    • C.

      The epiphyseal plate

    • D.

      The bone marrow

    Correct Answer
    A. The articular cartilage
  • 42. 

    All of the following bones would be produced via endochondral ossification except the

    • A.

      Tibia

    • B.

      Femur

    • C.

      Parietal

    • D.

      Humerus

    Correct Answer
    C. Parietal
  • 43. 

    All of the following are part of the axial skeleton except the

    • A.

      Occipital bone

    • B.

      Hyoid bone

    • C.

      Vertebrae

    • D.

      Coxal bones

    Correct Answer
    D. Coxal bones
  • 44. 

    Which of the following sutures generally does not persist into adulthood

    • A.

      Metopic

    • B.

      Sagittal

    • C.

      Coronal

    • D.

      Lambdoid

    Correct Answer
    A. Metopic
  • 45. 

    The bones forming the greater portions of the sides and roof of the cranial cavity are the

    • A.

      Frontals

    • B.

      Temporals

    • C.

      Sphenoids

    • D.

      Occipitals

    • E.

      Parietals

    Correct Answer
    E. Parietals
  • 46. 

    There are normally two of each of the following bones except the

    • A.

      Vomer

    • B.

      Maxilla

    • C.

      Nasal

    • D.

      Temporal

    Correct Answer
    A. Vomer
  • 47. 

    The carotid artery passes through the carotid canal in the

    • A.

      Greater wings of the sphenoid bone

    • B.

      Body of the sphenoid bone

    • C.

      Mastoid process of the temporal bone

    • D.

      Petrous portion of the temporal bone

    Correct Answer
    D. Petrous portion of the temporal bone
  • 48. 

    The superior orbital fissure is located

    • A.

      In the supraorbital margin

    • B.

      Between the anterior aspects of the grea- ter and lesser wings of the sphenoid bone

    • C.

      Between the petrous portion of the tem- poral bone and the occipital bone

    • D.

      In the orbit between the sphenoid and ethmoid bones

    • E.

      Between the lacrimal and nasal bones

    Correct Answer
    B. Between the anterior aspects of the grea- ter and lesser wings of the sphenoid bone
  • 49. 

    The temporal bone articulates with all of the following except the

    • A.

      Parietal bone

    • B.

      Zygomatic bone

    • C.

      Mandible

    • D.

      Frontal bone

    • E.

      Sphenoid bone

    Correct Answer
    D. Frontal bone
  • 50. 

    Directly anterior to the sphenoid bone and posterior to the nasal bones is the

    • A.

      Zygomatic bone

    • B.

      Vomer

    • C.

      Hyoid bone

    • D.

      Ethmoid bone

    Correct Answer
    D. Ethmoid bone

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