Human Anatomy will be a demanding, yet highly rewarding course. You will gain an appreciation of the complexity and beauty of the human body that few people in the population ever reach.  If you plan on pursuing a career in the health profession, this is your introduction to your new terrain.  If you want to be a surgeon, this is the only map you will ever need.  Whatever your path, you will find use in these practice exams.

Below you will find the most commonly tested questions for Human Anatomy.  Use the practice exams and quizzes to test your understanding, increase your retention, and mentally prepare yourself for success.

Remember to check out our How to Study Human Anatomy section to be sure you are learning the material effectively.

COMPREHENSIVE

  • Get Body Smart - This site is best used to quiz yourself on the insertion, origin, action, and innervations of the muscular system.
  • U of Michigan - Choose from specific topics, each with an average of 20 in-depth questions.
  • U of Minnesota - This site offers many identification quizzes on all anatomy systems.
  • WinkingSkull - Great for identifying structures of the entire body.

Human Anatomy Practice Exams: SkeletonHEAD & NECK

  • U of South Carolina
    • Exam 1 - This test contains 50 written questions.
    • Exam 2 - 50 questions.
    • Exam 3 - 40 questions.
  • AmyRDH Students
    • Exam 1 - This site contains 100 written questions on the bones of the skull.
    • Exam 2 - Contains 54 written questions on the muscles of the face.
  • Downstate - You can create quizzes to include specific topics.This allows you to focus on only arteries, veins, bones, or create an exam with a combination of questions.
  • Maricopa College - Quick quiz to test your identification and function of the cranial nerves.
  • Loyola University - Great pictures and over 100 questions for identifying the bones, arteries, and nerves of the skull from several different views.
  • ProProfs - Contains 31 written questions on cranial nerve functions and lesions.
  • UC Davis - 50 written questions on cranial nerve functions.
  • Wesley Norman
    • Exam 1 - 60 written questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer.
    • Exam 2 - 15 identify questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer

UPPER LIMB

Human Anatomy Practice Exams: Muscles
  • Downstate - You can create quizzes to include specific topics.  This allows you to focus on only arteries, veins, bones, or create an exam with a combination of questions.
  • GeoData - 40 identify and short answer questions.
  • Tufts - Contains 16 questions with answers already in bold print.
  • Wesley Norman - Contains 107 written and identify questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer.
  • U of S.C.

LOWER LIMB

  • U of S.C. - Contains 106 written questions.
  • Downstate - You can create quizzes to include specific topics.  This allows you to focus on only arteries, veins, bones, or create an exam with a combination of questions.
  • Tufts - 14 questions with answers in bold.
  • Wesley Norman - 56 written and identify questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer.

ABDOMEN

  • Downstate - You can create quizzes to include specific topics.  This allows you to focus on only arteries, veins, bones, or create an exam with a combination of questions.
  • Wesley Norman - Contains 42 written and identify questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer.
  • U of S.C. -  This exam has 77 written questions and includes muscles of the back.

THORAX

  • U of S.C.
    • Exam 1- Contains 115 written questions.
    • Exam 2 - 45 written questions.
  • Downstate - You can create quizzes to include specific topics.  This allows you to focus on only arteries, veins, bones, or create an exam with a combination of questions.
  • Wesley Norman - Exam of 58 written and identify questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer.

PELVIS & PERINEUM

  • U of S.C.
  • Downstate - A great quiz generator.  It allows you to focus on specific topics such as; arteries, veins, bones, or create an exam with a combination of questions.
  • Wesley Norman - An exam of 17 questions.  Use Internet Explorer to leave cursor over box and reveal answer.