Anatomy Questions
What fibrous tissue connects the calf muscles to the calcaneus? It is named after the Greek hero who killed Hector outside of Troy.
What is Achilles tendon
Of the three principal layers that make up human skin, what name is given to the outermost layer that provides a waterproof and protective barrier?
What is Epidermis
In 1927, Philip Drink invented the ‘iron lung’ to help patients paralyzed by what disease?
What is Polio
A friction-y type of car brake and the familiar name for the ear part known as the tympanic membrane are both known by what booming four-letter word?
What is drum
In the late 19th century, what was used as a substitute for blood transfusions, which often resulted in death?
What is Milk
Loops, whorls, and arches are all assigned numbers in the "Henry classification system," which is used to describe and identify what trackable anatomical structures?
What is fingerprints
The International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago serves as a macabre dedication to the art of cutting people open, including a surgeon "Hall of Fame." Included in the museum's archives are letters and journals from what famous English statistician who is often considered the founder of modern nursing?
What is Florence Nightingale
Botox, a popular anti-aging treatment, is commonly used on what area between the eyebrows?
What is The Glabella
In 1954, the first successful organ transplant took place. Which organ was successfully transplanted
What is Kidney
The brand name for the generic drug acetaminophen.
What is Tylenol