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!
Take this fun and educational quiz and assess your nursing knowledge!
Basic Human Anatomy Quiz: Test Yourself 💪 Questions
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Large intestine
Skin
Brain
Lungs
What is another name for your voice box?
Esophagus
Trachea
Larynx
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?
Wrist
Ankle
Spine
What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
Brainstem
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?
Jugular
Femoral artery
Aorta
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?
Keratin
Melanin
Calcium carbohydrate
Chitin
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Gluteus maximus
Tongue
Sartorius
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
206
300
Over 500
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Liver
Kidney
Large intestine
Small intestine
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)
How many taste buds are on your tongue?
10,000
1000
100
100,000
What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?
Biceps
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Adductor
What is the name of the long pipe that moves food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?
Esophagus
Pharynx
Trachea
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?
Hemoglobin
Protease
Melanin
What part of your body has this bony mess?
Elbow
Ankle
Shoulder
Knee
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Heart
Bladder
Spleen
Pancreas
What is the top layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Sagittal
Dermis
What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?
Tibia
Humerus
Femur
Which is not a part of the circulatory system?
Heart
Blood
Lung
The area of the brain known as Wernicke's Area is involved in....
Language comprehension
Memory
Breathing
Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?
