Explore topic-wise MCQs in Human Anatomy.

This section includes 21 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Human Anatomy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The major function of intervertebral discs is to __________

A. Absorb shock
B. String the vertebrae together
C. Prevent injuries
D. Prevent hypertension
Answer» B. String the vertebrae together
Discussion
2.

The joint between atlas and axis is _____________

A. Ball and socket joint
B. Saddle joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Angular joint
Answer» D. Angular joint
Discussion
3.

Which of the following is the vestigial bony part of the human skeleton?

A. Cervical
B. Cranium
C. Clavicle
D. Coccyx
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Which vertebra has odontoid process?

A. Atlas
B. Axis
C. Cervical
D. Coccyx
Answer» C. Cervical
Discussion
5.

Choose the correct vertebral formula of vertebral column of human being.

A. C7 Th13 L4 S5 Co4
B. C7 Th12 L5 S5 Co4
C. C7 Th13 L5 S5 Co4
D. C7 Th12 L5 S5 Co4
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Which of the following is the largest segment of the movable part of the vertebral column?

A. Coccygeal
B. Cervical
C. Lumbar vertebrae
D. Thoracic
Answer» D. Thoracic
Discussion
7.

The vertebrae in the upper three regions of the column remain distinct throughout life and are known as true or movable vertebrae.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
8.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_THE_LARGEST_SEGMENT_OF_THE_MOVABLE_PART_OF_THE_VERTEBRAL_COLUMN??$

A. Coccygeal
B. Cervical
C. Lumbar vertebrae
D. Thoracic
Answer» D. Thoracic
Discussion
9.

Which vertebra has odontoid process?$

A. Atlas
B. Axis
C. Cervical
D. Coccyx
Answer» C. Cervical
Discussion
10.

Choose_the_correct_vertebral_formula_of_vertebral_column_of_human_being.$

A. C7 Th13 L4 S5 Co4
B. C7 Th12 L5 S5 Co4
C. C7 Th13 L5 S5 Co4
D. C7 Th12 L5 S5 Co4
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

The major function of intervertebral discs is to__________

A. Absorb shock
B. String the vertebrae together
C. Prevent injuries
D. Prevent hypertension
Answer» B. String the vertebrae together
Discussion
12.

The joint between atlas and axis is_____________

A. Ball and socket joint
B. Saddle joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Angular joint
Answer» D. Angular joint
Discussion
13.

Which_of_the_following_is_the_vestigial_bony_part_of_human_skeleton?

A. Cervical
B. Cranium
C. Clavicle
D. Coccyx
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

The vertebrae in the upper three regions of the column remain distinct throughout life and are known as true or movable vertebrae?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
15.

Which of the following are two types of bone marrow?

A. Red marrow and yellow marrow
B. Red marrow and white marrow
C. Yellow marrow and white marrow
D. White marrow and blue marrow
Answer» B. Red marrow and white marrow
Discussion
16.

Which cell secretes the matrix for bone formation?

A. Osteoclastoma
B. Osteoclast
C. Mesoblasts
D. Osteoblasts
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Spongy bones do not have a haversian system.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
Discussion
18.

Which of the following connective tissue envelopes the bone?

A. Periosteum
B. Pericardium
C. Myocardium
D. Marrow
Answer» B. Pericardium
Discussion
19.

Name the two kinds of tissues present in the bone?

A. Cancellous tissue and non-compact tissue.
B. Compact tissue and non compact tissue
C. Compact tissue and cancellous tissue
D. Non compact tissue and cancellous tissue
Answer» D. Non compact tissue and cancellous tissue
Discussion
20.

Name the four classes of bones?

A. Long, short, regular, irregular
B. Big, small, flat, bulged
C. Long, Short, Flat, and Irregular
D. Big, small, regular, irregular
Answer» D. Big, small, regular, irregular
Discussion
21.

How many bones does an adult human skeleton have?

A. 206
B. 209
C. 207
D. 205
Answer» B. 209
Discussion