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Which foramen in the skull is located in the sphenoid bone and allows the passage of the mandibular nerve (V3)?
Which foramen in the skull is located in the sphenoid bone and allows the passage of the mandibular nerve (V3)?
- Foramen lacerum
- Foramen rotundum (correct)
- Foramen spinosum
- Foramen ovale
Which nerve passes through the infraorbital foramen located in the maxilla?
Which nerve passes through the infraorbital foramen located in the maxilla?
- Maxillary nerve (correct)
- Spinal cord
- Nasopalatine nerve
- Superior orbital nerve
In the skull, which structure passes through the optic foramen located in the sphenoid bone?
In the skull, which structure passes through the optic foramen located in the sphenoid bone?
- Ophthalmic nerve (V1)
- Optic nerve (II) (correct)
- Trochlear nerve (IV)
- Facial nerve (VII)
Which nerve passes through the greater palatine foramen located in the palatine bone?
Which nerve passes through the greater palatine foramen located in the palatine bone?
Where is the superior orbital fissure located in the skull?
Where is the superior orbital fissure located in the skull?
Flashcards
Foramen rotundum
Foramen rotundum
A foramen in the sphenoid bone that allows the passage of the mandibular nerve (V3).
Maxillary nerve
Maxillary nerve
The nerve that passes through the infraorbital foramen in the maxilla.
Optic nerve (II)
Optic nerve (II)
The structure that passes through the optic foramen in the sphenoid bone.
Facial nerve (VII)
Facial nerve (VII)
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Sphenoid bone
Sphenoid bone
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Study Notes
Skull Foramina
- The supraorbital foramen is located in the frontal bone
- The superior orbital fissure contains cranial nerves III, IV, VI, and the ophthalmic nerve (V)
- The foramen rotundum is located in the sphenoid bone and contains the maxillary nerve (V)
- The foramen ovale is located in the sphenoid bone and contains the mandibular nerve (V)
- The foramen spinosum is located in the sphenoid bone and contains the middle meningeal artery
- The inferior orbital fissure is located in the maxilla and contains the infraorbital nerve (V)
Palatine Bone
- The greater palatine foramen is located in the palatine bone and contains the greater palatine nerve
- The lesser palatine foramen is located in the palatine bone and contains the lesser palatine nerve
Temporal Bone
- The stylomastoid foramen is located in the temporal bone and contains the facial nerve (VII)
- The internal auditory meatus is located in the temporal bone and contains cranial nerves VII and VIII
- The jugular foramen is located between the temporal and occipital bones and contains cranial nerves IX, X, and XI
Other Skull Foramina
- The nasopalatine foramen is located in the sphenoid bone and contains the nasopalatine nerve
- The carotid canal is located in the temporal bone and contains the internal carotid artery and sympathetic plexus
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Description
Test your knowledge about the different foramina of the skull including supraorbital, superior orbital, optic, rotundum, ovale, spinosum, lacerum, inferior orbital fissure, infraorbital, and incisive foramina. Identify the contents and locations of each foramen.
