Anatomy Exam Study Guide 2026

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📋 Anatomy Exam Exam Format at a Glance

100

Questions

90 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 Anatomy Exam Topics to Study (69)

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✍️ Sample Anatomy Exam Questions & Answers

1. The pes anserine ('goose's foot') refers to the combined insertion of which muscles at the medial tibia?

✓ Sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus

The pes anserine is the conjoint insertion of sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus tendons on the anteromedial tibia, named for its resemblance to a goose's foot.

2. Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical position?

✓ Standing upright, arms at the sides, palms facing forward

Anatomical position is defined as standing erect, feet together, arms at the sides with palms facing anteriorly (forward).

3. Which segment of the nephron lies in the renal medulla exclusively?

✓ Loop of Henle

The loop of Henle (especially the thin descending and thin ascending limbs) dips into the renal medulla to create the osmotic gradient.

4. Which of the following bones of the cranial vault is unpaired and forms the anterior aspect, including the forehead and the superior roof of the orbits?

✓ Frontal bone

The frontal bone is a single, unpaired bone that forms the forehead and the anterior part of the cranial vault. [9, 12] The parietal and temporal bones are paired, with one on each side of the skull. The occipital bone is also a single bone, but it forms the posterior aspect of the cranium. [8]

5. The duodenum is divided into four parts; which part crosses the vertebral column?

✓ Third (horizontal) part

The third (horizontal) part of the duodenum crosses the midline at the level of L3, passing anterior to the aorta and IVC.

6. Which two rotator cuff muscles share innervation from the suprascapular nerve?

✓ Supraspinatus and infraspinatus

Both the supraspinatus and infraspinatus are innervated by the suprascapular nerve (C5, C6).

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