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
Lungs
Skin
Large intestine
What is another name for your voice box?
Trachea
Esophagus
Larynx
What is the name of the bone structure that makes up your spinal column?
Vertebrae
Spinal cord
Spinal disc
What part of your body is this a cross-section of?
Ankle
Wrist
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?
Aorta
Femoral artery
Jugular
The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?
Helix
Chromosomes
Double helix
This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?
Melanin
Calcium carbohydrate
Keratin
Chitin
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Tongue
Sartorius
Gluteus maximus
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
Over 500
206
300
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Small intestine
Liver
Large intestine
Kidney
How fast is a sneeze?
100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)
1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)
10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)
How many taste buds are on your tongue?
10,000
100,000
1000
100
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?
Esophagus
Trachea
Pharynx
What organs enables the human body to stay balanced?
Eyes
Nose
Liver
Ears
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?
Ankle
Shoulder
Elbow
Knee
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Spleen
Bladder
Heart
Pancreas
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?
Humerus
Tibia
Femur
Which is not a part of the circulatory system?
Heart
Lung
Blood
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?