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?
Skin
Brain
Large intestine
Lungs
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 cord
Spinal disc
Vertebrae
What part of your body is this a cross-section of?
Wrist
Ankle
Spine
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
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?
Melanin
Calcium carbohydrate
Chitin
Keratin
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Tongue
Gluteus maximus
Sartorius
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
Over 500
300
206
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Kidney
Small intestine
Liver
Large intestine
How fast is a sneeze?
10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)
100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)
1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)
How many taste buds are on your tongue?
100
1000
100,000
10,000
What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?
Biceps
Hamstring
Adductor
Quadriceps
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?
Liver
Nose
Eyes
Ears
What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?
Hemoglobin
Melanin
Protease
What part of your body has this bony mess?
Knee
Elbow
Shoulder
Ankle
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Bladder
Spleen
Pancreas
Heart
What is the top layer of the skin?
Sagittal
Epidermis
Dermis
What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?
Femur
Tibia
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....
Breathing
Memory
Language comprehension
Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?
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