Basic Human Anatomy Quiz: Test Yourself 💪

Can You Answer These Basic Human Anatomy Questions?

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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!

Question 1 / 24

What is the largest organ of the human body?

Skin

Lungs

Large intestine

Brain

Sensational!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 2 / 24

What is another name for your voice box?

Larynx

Trachea

Esophagus

Superb!

That was incorrect.

Question 3 / 24

What is the name of the bone structure that makes up your spinal column?

Spinal disc

Spinal cord

Vertebrae

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Not quite right. 😢

Question 4 / 24

What part of your body is this a cross-section of?

Wrist

Spine

Ankle

Perfect! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 5 / 24

What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?

Cerebrum

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Right on the money!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 6 / 24

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?

Jugular

Femoral artery

Aorta

That's great!

Having difficulty with this one?

Question 7 / 24

The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?

Helix

Double helix

Chromosomes

Thumbs up! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 8 / 24

This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?

Keratin

Melanin

Calcium carbohydrate

Chitin

Spot on! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

Question 9 / 24

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Sartorius

Tongue

Gluteus maximus

Great job!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 10 / 24

How many bones does the adult human body consist of?

300

206

Over 500

Wonderful!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 11 / 24

Which internal organ can regenerate itself?

Kidney

Small intestine

Large intestine

Liver

Was that too easy for you?

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 12 / 24

How fast is a sneeze?

10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)

1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)

100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)

Excellent!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 13 / 24

How many taste buds are on your tongue?

100,000

100

10,000

1000

You've nailed it!

Not quite.

Question 14 / 24

What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?

Quadriceps

Hamstring

Biceps

Adductor

Excellent!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 15 / 24

What is the name of the long pipe that moves food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?

Esophagus

Pharynx

Trachea

Sensational!

Not quite.

Question 16 / 24

What organs enables the human body to stay balanced?

Liver

Eyes

Ears

Nose

Was that too easy for you?

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 17 / 24

What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?

Hemoglobin

Protease

Melanin

Marvelous!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 18 / 24

What part of your body has this bony mess?

Ankle

Elbow

Knee

Shoulder

Nice!

Having difficulty with this one?

Question 19 / 24

Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?

Heart

Pancreas

Bladder

Spleen

You've got it! 🥳

Doh! 🤬

Question 20 / 24

What is the top layer of the skin?

Sagittal

Epidermis

Dermis

Right on the money!

That was incorrect.

Question 21 / 24

What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?

Femur

Tibia

Humerus

Marvelous!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 22 / 24

Which is not a part of the circulatory system?

Lung

Heart

Blood

Superb!

Nope, sorry. 😢

Question 23 / 24

The area of the brain known as Wernicke's Area is involved in....

Breathing

Language comprehension

Memory

Sensational!

Doh! 🤬

Question 24 / 24

Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?

Large intestine

Small intestine

Stomach

Hooray! 🥳

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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