Anatomy and Medical Terminology for the Upper Body Quiz

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#1

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Humerus
Clavicle
Scapula
Radius
#2

What is the medical term for the upper arm bone?

Femur
Ulna
Humerus
Tibia
#3

Which structure connects the muscles to bones?

Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
Synovium
#4

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Clavicle
Humerus
Scapula
Ulna
#5

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Radius
#6

Which term refers to the bending of a joint?

Extension
Flexion
Abduction
Adduction
#7

Which structure is commonly known as the 'windpipe'?

Bronchus
Esophagus
Trachea
Larynx
#8

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
#9

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Posterior
Dorsal
Ventral
Superior
#10

What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Breathing
Rotation of the head
Flexion of the elbow
Hip abduction
#11

Which nerve is often referred to as the 'funny bone'?

Ulnar nerve
Radial nerve
Median nerve
Sciatic nerve
#12

What is the medical term for the wrist bones?

Phalanges
Metacarpals
Carpals
Metatarsals
#13

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys
Spleen
#14

Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

Diaphragm
Peritoneum
Mesentery
Pleura
#15

Which artery supplies blood to the brain?

Carotid artery
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
Subclavian artery
#16

Which blood type is known as the 'universal donor'?

A
B
AB
O
#17

What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

Flexion of the hip
Extension of the knee
Abduction of the shoulder
Rotation of the forearm
#18

What is the medical term for the area between the lungs that contains the heart, major blood vessels, and esophagus?

Abdomen
Pelvis
Thorax
Mediastinum
#19

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Superior vena cava

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