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.

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1.

The hindbrain is also known as the..
- A.
  
  Mesencephalon
- B.
  
  Prosencephalon
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10.

The mastoid process is a bony extension of the
- A.
  
  Occipital bone
- B.
  
  Parietal bone
- C.
  
  Sphenoid bone
- 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
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
13.

The head of the femur articulates with the
- A.
  
  Glenoid cavity
- B.
  
  Acetabulum
- C.
  
  Obturator foramen
- D.
  
  Patella
14.

The medial malleolus is a process on the
- A.
  
  Tibia
- B.
  
  Calcaneus
- C.
  
  Fibula
- D.
  
  Talus
15.

Which suture extends from the anterior to the posterior fontanel?
- A.
  
  Lambdoidal
- B.
  
  Coronal
- C.
  
  Squamosal
- D.
  
  Sagittal
16.

The facial bone that is not paired is the
- A.
  
  Lacrimal
- B.
  
  Vomer
- C.
  
  Palatine
- D.
  
  Maxilla
17.

Which is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
- A.
  
  Vertebral column
- B.
  
  Patella
- C.
  
  Clavicle
- D.
  
  Os coxae
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
19.

Which portion of the sternum attaches to the greatest number of ribs?
- A.
  
  Manubrium
- B.
  
  Body
- C.
  
  Xiphoid process
- D.
  
  Os coxae
20.

The three functional classes of articulations are:
- A.
  
  Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diathrosis
- B.
  
  Gomphosis, synchondrosis, synostosis
- C.
  
  Syndesmosis, symphysis, amphiarthrosis
- D.
  
  Monaxial, biaxial, triaxial
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
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
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)
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
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