Q.1 What does anatomy primarily study?
Function of organs
Structure of the body
Chemical reactions
Genetic codes
Explanation - Anatomy is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure and organization of living things, especially the human body.
Correct answer is: Structure of the body
Q.2 Which term refers to the study of tissues?
Histology
Cytology
Physiology
Embryology
Explanation - Histology is the study of tissues under the microscope, while cytology is the study of individual cells.
Correct answer is: Histology
Q.3 The anatomical position is characterized by:
Arms crossed, standing
Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides with palms facing forward
Sitting with legs crossed
Lying on the back
Explanation - The anatomical position is a standard reference used in anatomy to avoid confusion when describing body structures.
Correct answer is: Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides with palms facing forward
Q.4 Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?
Coronal plane
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Oblique plane
Explanation - The sagittal plane runs vertically and divides the body into left and right halves.
Correct answer is: Sagittal plane
Q.5 The transverse plane divides the body into:
Front and back
Left and right
Top and bottom
Inside and outside
Explanation - The transverse (horizontal) plane cuts across the body, separating it into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
Correct answer is: Top and bottom
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a body cavity?
Cranial cavity
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Skeletal cavity
Explanation - There is no skeletal cavity; the main body cavities include cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic.
Correct answer is: Skeletal cavity
Q.7 The diaphragm separates which two cavities?
Cranial and thoracic
Thoracic and abdominal
Abdominal and pelvic
Spinal and cranial
Explanation - The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity (lungs, heart) from the abdominal cavity.
Correct answer is: Thoracic and abdominal
Q.8 Which term means 'toward the head' in anatomical terminology?
Inferior
Superior
Anterior
Posterior
Explanation - Superior means closer to the head, while inferior means closer to the feet.
Correct answer is: Superior
Q.9 Which system provides structural support and protects organs?
Muscular system
Skeletal system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Explanation - The skeletal system gives shape, support, and protection to vital organs like the brain, heart, and lungs.
Correct answer is: Skeletal system
Q.10 Which organ is located in the cranial cavity?
Heart
Brain
Lungs
Liver
Explanation - The cranial cavity houses the brain, which is protected by the skull.
Correct answer is: Brain
Q.11 Anatomy is divided into which two main branches?
Gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy
Surface anatomy and physiology
Cytology and histology
Pathology and physiology
Explanation - Gross anatomy studies structures visible to the naked eye, while microscopic anatomy studies cells and tissues.
Correct answer is: Gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy
Q.12 The thoracic cavity contains which of the following?
Liver and stomach
Lungs and heart
Kidneys and bladder
Brain and spinal cord
Explanation - The thoracic cavity, located in the chest, encloses the lungs and heart.
Correct answer is: Lungs and heart
Q.13 Which term refers to the front of the body?
Posterior
Anterior
Lateral
Medial
Explanation - Anterior means 'toward the front,' while posterior means 'toward the back.'
Correct answer is: Anterior
Q.14 Which is the smallest structural unit of the human body?
Tissue
Cell
Organ
System
Explanation - The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
Correct answer is: Cell
Q.15 Which system controls voluntary and involuntary actions using electrical signals?
Endocrine system
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Explanation - The nervous system transmits electrical impulses to regulate body functions.
Correct answer is: Nervous system
Q.16 The pelvic cavity primarily contains organs of the:
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Reproductive and urinary systems
Nervous system
Explanation - The pelvic cavity houses reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum.
Correct answer is: Reproductive and urinary systems
Q.17 Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Stomach
Explanation - The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and also secretes hormones like insulin.
Correct answer is: Pancreas
Q.18 Which anatomical term means 'away from the midline'?
Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Superior
Explanation - Lateral means away from the midline; medial means closer to the midline.
Correct answer is: Lateral
Q.19 Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Skull
Ribs
Vertebral column
Femur
Explanation - The femur is part of the appendicular skeleton (limbs), not the axial skeleton.
Correct answer is: Femur
Q.20 The term 'proximal' refers to:
Closer to the origin of the body part
Farther from the midline
Toward the surface
Toward the back
Explanation - Proximal describes a structure closer to the point of attachment, while distal means farther away.
Correct answer is: Closer to the origin of the body part
Q.21 Which is the largest organ of the human body?
Liver
Skin
Heart
Brain
Explanation - The skin is the largest organ, providing protection and regulating body temperature.
Correct answer is: Skin
Q.22 Which of these is an example of gross anatomy?
Studying liver lobes with the naked eye
Examining cells under a microscope
Analyzing DNA
Observing tissues with electron microscopy
Explanation - Gross anatomy involves structures visible without magnification.
Correct answer is: Studying liver lobes with the naked eye
Q.23 Which cavity houses the spinal cord?
Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Explanation - The spinal cavity extends from the cranial cavity and encloses the spinal cord.
Correct answer is: Spinal cavity
Q.24 Which directional term means 'toward the feet'?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Explanation - Inferior means toward the feet, opposite of superior which means toward the head.
Correct answer is: Inferior
Q.25 Which organ belongs to the circulatory system?
Brain
Heart
Lung
Kidney
Explanation - The heart is the central organ of the circulatory system, pumping blood throughout the body.
Correct answer is: Heart