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!
How well do you know the most commonly used medical devices? Try this quiz and put yourself to the test!
Basic Human Anatomy Quiz! Test Yourself 💪 Questions
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Brain
Large intestine
Lungs
Skin
What is another name for your voice box?
Esophagus
Larynx
Trachea
What is the name of the bone structure that makes up your spinal column?
Vertebrae
Spinal disc
Spinal cord
What part of your body is this a cross-section of?
Spine
Ankle
Wrist
What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
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?
Femoral artery
Aorta
Jugular
The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?
Helix
Double helix
Chromosomes
This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?
Keratin
Chitin
Calcium carbohydrate
Melanin
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Tongue
Gluteus maximus
Sartorius
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
300
206
Over 500
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Small intestine
Large intestine
Kidney
Liver
How fast is a sneeze?
100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)
10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)
1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)
How many taste buds are on your tongue?
1000
100,000
100
10,000
What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?
Hamstring
Biceps
Quadriceps
Adductor
What is the name of the long pipe that moves food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?
Pharynx
Trachea
Esophagus
What organs enables the human body to stay balanced?
Ears
Eyes
Liver
Nose
What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?
Melanin
Hemoglobin
Protease
What part of your body has this bony mess?
Shoulder
Elbow
Knee
Ankle
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Spleen
Pancreas
Bladder
Heart
What is the top layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Sagittal
What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?
Femur
Humerus
Tibia
Which is not a part of the circulatory system?
Blood
Lung
Heart
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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