Test Your Anatomy Knowledge with this Quiz

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a quiz designed to test knowledge of human anatomy through multiple-choice questions. Participants share their answers, scores, and reflections on their performance, while also engaging in discussions about specific anatomical terms and concepts.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Participants provide answers to quiz questions, with varying degrees of confidence and accuracy.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about specific terms, such as the zygomatic bone and the Circle of Willis.
  • There are discussions about the educational background required to know certain anatomical concepts, with references to high school and college curricula.
  • Participants reflect on their own experiences with biology and anatomy, noting how long it has been since they studied the subject.
  • One participant humorously relates the Circle of Willis to a pop culture reference to aid memory.
  • Corrections are made regarding specific answers, such as the correct terminology for the opening between the esophagus and stomach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the answers to the quiz questions, as participants have differing scores and interpretations of the questions. Some participants agree on certain answers, while others challenge or correct previous claims.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about specific anatomical terms and concepts, indicating that some material may not be commonly covered in standard biology education. There are references to the evolution of knowledge over time and the potential for confusion regarding terminology.

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Individuals interested in anatomy, biology students, and those looking to refresh their knowledge of human anatomy may find this discussion engaging.

Evo
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This one is just to test yourself, you're not competing against others, so don't google answers. It's multiple choice. Ten questions. Please use for answers.

Scored this way
Consider yourself a doctor if you got all 10 correct, a med student if you got 8 or more, a doctor on TV if you got 6 or more. If you got fewer than six, please stick to Milton Bradley's Operation game.

The quiz

1) The longest and largest nerve in the human body is the...

- Spinal cord

- Sciatic

- Thoracic

Answer:

2) The subclavian is...

- A small bone found below the collar bone

- An artery attached to the aorta

- A viscous liquid that supports the kneecap

Answer:

3) The thymus is unique because it is a...

- Muscle with no apparent function

- Gland that grows until puberty and then shrinks into fat

- Bone that everyone has but only females make use of

Answer:

4) The laryngeal prominence is more commonly known as the ...

- Adam's Apple

- Collar bone

- Chin

Answer:

5) The opening that connects the esophagus and stomach is called the...

- Gastric orifice

- Abdominal sphincter

- Cardiac orifice

Answer:

6) The Circle of Willis is...

- The hole where the small and large intestines meet

- The common name for a female's birthing canal

- A ring of arteries in the brain

Answer:

7) Strong Latissimus dorsi muscles contribute to the look of...

- Ripped abs

- A chiseled back

- Powerful thighs

Answer:

8) Phalanges are the technical term for...

- Finger bones

- Toe bones

- Both finger and toe bones

Answer:

9) On the outside, a protruding zygomatic bone may look like...

- Puffy cheeks

- A cone-shaped head

- Thick ankles

Answer:

10) The hammer, anvil and stirrup are three tiny bones found in the...

- Ear

- Nose

- Throat

Answer:
 
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1) - Sciatic

2) - An artery attached to the aorta

3) - Gland that grows until puberty and then shrinks into fat

4) - Adam's Apple

5) - Gastric orifice

6) - A ring of arteries in the brain

7) - A chiseled back

8) - Finger bones. IIRC Tarsals are toe bones.

9) - Puffy cheeks?? Frankly I don't remember anything called a zygomatic bone.

10) - Ear

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No Time, that's impressive, you only half missed #8.

I only scored 8 points and biology was my strongest subject in school, but it *has* been a LONG time since I cracked open a biology book, so I guess I did ok, all things considered. :redface:
 
Evo said:
I only scored 8 points and biology was my strongest subject in school, but it *has* been a LONG time since I cracked open a biology book, so I guess I did ok, all things considered. :redface:

If I had to guess, I'd predict one of the two you missed was the one asking what the Circle of Willis is. That's not usually covered in high school or college freshman biology. Most grad students don't even learn that unless they are working with that particular part of the anatomy (I'm trying not to give away the answer here), so usually, only people who have taken a gross anatomy course have any reason to learn it.

If you got fewer than six, please stick to Milton Bradley's Operation game.
:smile: I loved that game as a kid!
 
Moonbear said:
:smile: I loved that game as a kid!

Have you played the game "Infection", Moonbie? It's sick!

:biggrin:

Zz.
 
Moonbear said:
If I had to guess, I'd predict one of the two you missed was the one asking what the Circle of Willis is. That's not usually covered in high school or college freshman biology. Most grad students don't even learn that unless they are working with that particular part of the anatomy (I'm trying not to give away the answer here), so usually, only people who have taken a gross anatomy course have any reason to learn it.
I actually got that one right by excluding the other two answers. I missed questions 2 & 5. :frown:
 
Evo said:
No Time, that's impressive, you only half missed #8.

No, #5 should correctly be "cardiac orifice". I suppose gastric orifice is acceptable...duh, but that end of the stomach is called the cardia (the other is the pylorus).[/color]
 
Curious, yes you're right, I mis-read No Time's answer to #5.

No Time, you missed #5.
 
Evo said:
No Time, that's impressive, you only half missed #8.

I only scored 8 points and biology was my strongest subject in school, but it *has* been a LONG time since I cracked open a biology book, so I guess I did ok, all things considered. :redface:
*Now* I remember. :redface: The long foot bones are metatarsals and the ankle bones are collectively tarsals.
The toe bones themselves are still phalanges.
Strictly speaking I didn't remember zygomatic, but I couldn't remember what the cheekbone was so it was the only choice left. On second thought they didn't cover the individual ankle and wrist bone names so I got lucky :biggrin:
The last structured physiology course I took was in high school. Class of 66. :smile:
 
  • #10
Evo said:
Curious, yes you're right, I mis-read No Time's answer to #5.

No Time, you missed #5.
I checked this one.
Curious is correct.
The check showed that most of the material uses the generic after the specific is mentioned.
Never hurts to get some confusion cleared up :smile:
 
  • #11
Wow, it's been even longer for you No Time.
 
  • #12
Moonbear said:
If I had to guess, I'd predict one of the two you missed was the one asking what the Circle of Willis is. That's not usually covered in high school or college freshman biology. Most grad students don't even learn that unless they are working with that particular part of the anatomy (I'm trying not to give away the answer here), so usually, only people who have taken a gross anatomy course have any reason to learn it.

Circle of Willis came up on my behavioral neuroscience midterm. Luckily, that name was very salient to me because everytime I read about it I couldn't help but think about "Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?!" :smile: One small advantage I have from being so much older than the other students in the class, I guess!
 
  • #13
Math Is Hard said:
Circle of Willis came up on my behavioral neuroscience midterm. Luckily, that name was very salient to me because everytime I read about it I couldn't help but think about "Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?!" :smile: One small advantage I have from being so much older than the other students in the class, I guess!

:smile: That's hilarious, because that's how I used to remember it when I first learned the name too.
 
  • #14
Evo said:
Wow, it's been even longer for you No Time.

Yea.:smile:
Most of the technology I studied in college is now museum pieces and not much of anything I work with now existed.
 
  • #15
1) The longest and largest nerve in the human body is the...

- Spinal cord

- Sciatic

- Thoracic

Answer: Sciatic.

2) The subclavian is...

- A small bone found below the collar bone

- An artery attached to the aorta

- A viscous liquid that supports the kneecap

Answer: An artery attached to the Aorta.

3) The thymus is unique because it is a...

- Muscle with no apparent function

- Gland that grows until puberty and then shrinks into fat

- Bone that everyone has but only females make use of

Answer: Gland that grows until puberty and then shrinks into fat.

4) The laryngeal prominence is more commonly known as the ...

- Adam's Apple

- Collar bone

- Chin

Answer: Adam's Apple.

5) The opening that connects the esophagus and stomach is called the...

- Gastric orifice

- Abdominal sphincter

- Cardiac orifice

Answer: Lower Esophageal Sphincter or Cardiac Sphincter.

6) The Circle of Willis is...

- The hole where the small and large intestines meet

- The common name for a female's birthing canal

- A ring of arteries in the brain

Answer: A ring of arteries in the brain.

7) Strong Latissimus dorsi muscles contribute to the look of...

- Ripped abs

- A chiseled back

- Powerful thighs

Answer: A chiseled back.

8) Phalanges are the technical term for...

- Finger bones

- Toe bones

- Both finger and toe bones

Answer: Finger and Toe bones.

9) On the outside, a protruding zygomatic bone may look like...

- Puffy cheeks

- A cone-shaped head

- Thick ankles

Answer: Puffy cheeks.

10) The hammer, anvil and stirrup are three tiny bones found in the...

- Ear

- Nose

- Throat

Answer: Ear This question was way too easy.
 

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