Anatomy Quiz

What is the position of the human heart in the body?

• Diagonally across the back

• Vertically above the lungs

• Horizontally in the abdomen

• Obliquely behind the sternum

Which artery is the largest in the body?

• Carotid artery

• Coronary artery

• Pulmonary artery

• Aorta

What is the function of the Fibrous Pericardium?

• Anchor the heart to surrounding walls

• Overfill the heart with blood

• Prevent friction during heart activity

• Carry blood away from the heart

Which chamber of the heart primarily receives blood and does not pump it?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Left ventricle

• Right ventricle

Where does the descending thoracic aorta begin?

• Behind the left ventricle

• At the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm

• Level of T12 vertebra

• Opposite sternal angle

Which artery supplies the foregut in the abdominal cavity?

• Renal artery

• Celiac trunk

• Inferior mesenteric artery

• Superior mesenteric artery

What is the main function of the Serous Pericardium?

• Supply blood to the heart

• Lubricate the heart to prevent friction

• Prevent overfilling of the heart

• Anchor the heart to the diaphragm

Which artery supplies the midgut in the abdominal cavity?

• Celiac trunk

• Superior mesenteric artery

• Inferior mesenteric artery

• Hepatic artery

What is the direction of the left ventricle in the heart?

• Upwards and backwards

• Upwards and to the right

• Downwards, forwards, and to the right

• Downwards, forwards, and to the left

Where does the abdominal aorta end in the body?

• Opposite sternal angle

• Behind the left ventricle

• Level of T12 vertebra

• Vertebra L4