This cardiac muscle tissue quiz will help you practice the basic facts about this type of muscle tissue. Cardiac muscle tissue is one of the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body. The other two types of muscle tissue are smooth and skeletal muscle. Test your knowledge of cardiac muscle tissue by […]
Skeletal Muscle Anatomy
There are 3 types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. In this video and article, I’m going to discuss skeletal muscle tissue. Skeletal Muscle Tissue Skeletal muscles most commonly attach to bones, and they help you move your body. Unlike the other two types of muscle tissue, skeletal muscles […]
Skeletal Muscle Tissue Quiz for Anatomy
Skeletal muscle tissue quiz for anatomy. There are three types of muscle tissue found in the human body: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissue. In this skeletal muscle quiz, you can test you knowledge on the major structures that make up skeletal muscle tissue. Before taking this quiz, you might want to review the skeletal […]
Muscle Song Anatomy Mnemonics
This muscle song will help you learn the major muscles of the human body. Most anatomy courses will require that you at least know the name and location of the major muscles, though some anatomy courses will also require you to know the function (or action), the insertion and origin, and so on. It can […]
Major Muscles Anatomy Quiz
Major muscles anatomy quiz for anatomy and physiology class! When you are taking anatomy and physiology you will be required to identify major muscles in the human body. This quiz requires labeling, so it will test your knowledge on how to identify these muscles (latissimus dorsi, trapezius, deltoid, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, brachioradialis, pectoralis major, […]
Vertebral Column Ligaments
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the major ligaments of the vertebral column. Let’s recap for a moment. What are ligaments? Ligaments are those strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that primarily connect bones together, adding both strength and stability to them. Less commonly, they also connect organs or cartilage. Tendons, on the […]
Vertebral Column Ligaments Quiz
In this vertebral column ligaments quiz, you can test your knowledge of the major ligaments found in the vertebral column. Ligaments link bones together, adding strength and stability to them. The ligaments of the vertebral column hold the vertebrae in place, preventing excess movement that could be damaging to the spinal cord, nerves, and surrounding […]
Vertebral Column Anatomy
The vertebral column is part of the axial skeleton, and it is made of 33 individual bones during youth, which anatomists classify as irregular bones. Approximately nine of the bones at the terminal end of the spine later fuse in adulthood to form two larger bones: the sacrum and the coccyx. After the bones of […]
Vertebral Column Anatomy Quiz
This vertebral column quiz will test you over the anatomy and characteristics of the vertebral column, which is also called the spinal column, backbone, or the spine. The vertebral column is part of the axial skeleton. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our vertebral column anatomy notes, or watch our vertebral […]
Sacrum Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the sacrum, a triangular bone located near the inferior portion of the vertebral column. Sacrum Etymology The word “sacrum” sounds a lot like the word “sacred,” and there’s a reason for that. “Sacrum” comes from an ancient Greek word that means “sacred bone” (hieron osteon), and they […]
Sacrum Anatomy Quiz
This sacrum anatomy quiz will test you over the main structures of the sacrum. The sacrum is located near the inferior portion of the vertebral column. It helps support the weight of upper body, and it connects the vertebral column to the pelvic girdle via the sacroiliac joints. Prior to watching this video, you might […]
Coccyx Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the coccyx bone, also called the tailbone. Anatomists classify the coccyx bone as an irregular bone, and it makes up the inferior portion of the vertebral column, which is part of the axial skeleton. Your tailbone does serve a purpose: It allows for the attachment of several […]
Coccyx Bone Anatomy Quiz
Coccyx bone anatomy quiz for students taking anatomy and physiology! In this coccyx bone anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of the coccyx. The coccyx bone is a vital bone that helps you with obtaining a sitting position, and it’s the location where many ligaments and tendons attach. In this quiz, you will be […]
Rib Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the rib bones, also called costae in Latin. The ribs help protect vital organs in the thorax such as the heart and lungs, and they assist with breathing. Don’t be fooled their long, curved shape! Rib bones are not classified as long bones. Instead, anatomists classify the […]
Rib Bone Anatomy Quiz
Rib bone anatomy quiz for students taking anatomy and physiology! In this rib bones anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of the ribs. The ribs protect vital organs within the thoracic cage, and they also assist with breathing. In most undergraduate anatomy courses, you will need to understand the key landmarks on a typical […]
Sternum Anatomy
Sternum Anatomy: Manubrium, Body (Gladiolus), and Xiphoid Process In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the sternum bone, also called the breastbone. I like to call this the “necktie bone” because it is shaped just like a necktie, and it’s also located in the center of the chest. In fact, the word sternum comes […]
Sternum Anatomy Quiz
Sternum anatomy quiz for students taking anatomy and physiology. When studying for exams in anatomy, you will be required to know the structures of the sternum (also called the breastbone). In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge on how to identify the anatomical structures of the sternum. Before taking this quiz, you might want […]
Male vs Female Pelvis
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to highlight the major differences between the male pelvis and the female pelvis. If you were to walk into a crime scene containing skeletal remains, one of the quickest ways to determine the sex of the body would be to examine the pelvis. Male vs Female Pelvis Let’s take […]
Female Pelvis vs Male Pelvis Quiz
Female Pelvis vs Male Pelvis Quiz for students taking anatomy and physiology. The female pelvis and male pelvis have differences that anatomy students should be able to recognize for exams. In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge on the most important differences between the male and female pelves. Before taking the quiz, you might […]
Hip Bones Anatomy (Os Coxae, Pelvic Girdle): Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the pelvic girdle, which consists of the two hip bones. The hip bones are referred to by different names, such as os coxae or coxal bones, innominate bones, or the pelvic bones. The pelvic girdle is part of the appendicular skeleton, and it not only protects the […]
Hip Bones (Pelvic Girdle) Anatomy Quiz
Pelvis (hip) anatomy quiz for anatomy and physiology! When you are taking anatomy and physiology you will be required to know the anatomical structure locations of the pelvis. This quiz is unlabeled so it will test your knowledge on how to identify these structural locations (iliac crest, ischial spine, acetabulum, superior ramus of pubis, posterior superior/inferior […]
Patella Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the patella bone, also known as the kneecap. The patella bone is part of the appendicular skeleton, and it gets its name from a Latin word that means “shallow pan or dish.” Anatomists classify it as a sesamoid bone, which is often considered a subcategory of short […]
Patella Anatomy Quiz
Take this free patella anatomy quiz to test your knowledge on the major structures on the patella bone. The patella bone is also known as the kneecap. This picture below is of the left patella bone, and it contains structures such as the base, apex, lateral and medial borders, surface for patellar ligament, facet for […]
Tibia and Fibula Bone Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the anatomy of the tibia and fibula bones of the anatomical leg, which is the section between the knee and ankle. These two leg bones are part of the appendicular skeleton, and anatomists classify them as long bones. Tibia and Fibula Memory Trick If you get these […]
Tibia and Fibula Anatomy Quiz
Tibia and fibula bone quiz for anatomy and physiology! When you are taking anatomy and physiology you will be required to know the anatomical structure locations of the tibia and fibula. This quiz is unlabeled so it will test your knowledge on how to identify these structural locations (fibula head, articular surface, lateral condyle, medial […]
Types of Bones Quiz for Anatomy
There are four major types of bones found in the human body (long, short, flat, and irregular), with two minor types of bones (sesamoid and sutural bones). Before taking quiz, you might want to review our types of bones anatomy notes, or watch our YouTube video over the bone types. This bone classification quiz will […]
Femur Bone Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the femur bone, which is the only bone that makes up the thigh. In fact, the word femur comes from a Latin word that literally means “thigh.” The femur is part of the appendicular skeleton, and this bone is classified as a long bone, which makes sense […]
Femur Anatomy Quiz
Femur quiz for anatomy and physiology! This unlabeled quiz of the femur will test your knowledge on how to label the structures of this bone. You will be required to label the fovea capitis, lateral epicondyle, linea aspera, intertrochanteric line, intertrochanteric crest, adductor tubercle, greater trochanter, lesser trochanter etc. Before taking this quiz, you might want […]
Anatomy Study Tips
Anatomy and Physiology can be an intimidating class, so I’m going to give you some simple anatomy study tips that will help you pass with high grades. Anatomy Study Tips Study Tip #1: Master the First Few Chapters You’ll want to master the first few chapters for three reasons: First, anatomy builds on itself, so […]
Foot Bones Anatomy and Mnemonic
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the foot bones, which make up part of the appendicular skeleton. Each foot contains 26 bones: 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, and 14 phalanges. When you combine the bones from both feet, you get 52 bones out of the 206 bones in the average adult skeleton. The bones […]