History of Anatomy Quiz

Who is considered the father of anatomy?

• Hippocrates

• Galen

• Herophilos

• Aristotle

Which ancient civilization's papyri contain some of the earliest written descriptions of human organs?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

• Persian

Who was the first to describe the pulmonary circulation of the blood?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vesalius

• Galen

• Ibn al-Nafis

Which philosopher advocated the dissection of animals to understand biological forms?

• Pythagoras

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What was the main focus of anatomical studies during the Middle Ages?

• Surgical practices

• Reading ancient texts

• Animal dissection

• Human dissection

Who wrote 'De Humani Corporis Fabrica'?

• Vesalius

• Galen

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Mondino de Luzzi

Which anatomical structure did Leonardo da Vinci accurately depict for the first time?

• Brain

• Liver

• Spine

• Heart

What was the main contribution of Andreas Vesalius to anatomy?

• Theory of blood circulation

• Detailed anatomical drawings

• Discovery of the nervous system

• First human dissection

Which ancient Greek physician's works were a major source of anatomical knowledge for over a millennium?

• Hippocrates

• Galen

• Herophilos

• Erasistratus

What did the Ebers Papyrus note about the heart?

• It is the source of life

• It pumps air

• It is the center of blood supply

• It controls the brain