General anatomy is a like a roadmap for the human body. It is quite fascinating if you think how the major organs of our body are supported by a network of nerves and blood vessels, how the heart continues to beat and make the sound of lub dub, and how a number of different muscles are responsible for all your facial expressions.
Take this fun and educational quiz about the basic human anatomy and test your knowledge!
Basic Human Anatomy Quiz! Test Yourself 💪 Questions
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Large intestine
Brain
Lungs
Skin
What is another name for your voice box?
Trachea
Larynx
Esophagus
What is the name of the bone structure that makes up your spinal column?
Spinal disc
Spinal cord
Vertebrae
What part of your body is this a cross-section of?
Ankle
Spine
Wrist
What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?
Brainstem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. What is the largest artery in the body called?
Aorta
Femoral artery
Jugular
The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?
Chromosomes
Helix
Double helix
This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?
Melanin
Keratin
Chitin
Calcium carbohydrate
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Sartorius
Gluteus maximus
Tongue
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
300
206
Over 500
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Kidney
Small intestine
Large intestine
Liver
How fast is a sneeze?
1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)
100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)
10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)
How many taste buds are on your tongue?
100
100,000
10,000
1000
What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?
Hamstring
Quadriceps
Adductor
Biceps
What is the name of the long pipe that moves food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?
Trachea
Pharynx
Esophagus
What organs enables the human body to stay balanced?
Eyes
Nose
Liver
Ears
What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?
Protease
Hemoglobin
Melanin
What part of your body has this bony mess?
Elbow
Shoulder
Ankle
Knee
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Heart
Pancreas
Bladder
Spleen
What is the top layer of the skin?
Sagittal
Dermis
Epidermis
What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?
Tibia
Femur
Humerus
Which is not a part of the circulatory system?
Lung
Heart
Blood
The area of the brain known as Wernicke's Area is involved in....
Language comprehension
Breathing
Memory
Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?
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