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?
Brain
Large intestine
Lungs
Skin
What is another name for your voice box?
Larynx
Trachea
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?
Spine
Wrist
Ankle
What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?
Brainstem
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
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
Jugular
Aorta
The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?
Chromosomes
Double helix
Helix
This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?
Melanin
Calcium carbohydrate
Chitin
Keratin
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Sartorius
Gluteus maximus
Tongue
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
206
300
Over 500
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Large intestine
Small intestine
Liver
Kidney
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?
100,000
100
10,000
1000
What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?
Biceps
Quadriceps
Adductor
Hamstring
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?
Nose
Eyes
Ears
Liver
What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?
Melanin
Protease
Hemoglobin
What part of your body has this bony mess?
Shoulder
Ankle
Elbow
Knee
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Bladder
Pancreas
Heart
Spleen
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
Heart
Lung
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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