Cranial Foramen Quiz

Cranial Fissures and Foramina

• The Superior orbital fissure contains the following structures: lacrimal nerve, frontal nerve, trochlear nerve, trigeminal nerve, oculomotor nerve, nasociliary nerve, and abducens nerve.
• The Optic nerve and the Ophthalmic artery do not pass through the Superior orbital fissure.
• The Foramen ovale contains the following structures: mandibular nerve, lesser petrosal nerve, and emissary veins.
• The Trochlear nerve, Oculomotor nerve, and Trigeminal nerve do not pass through the Foramen ovale.
• The Foramen magnum contains the following structures: spinal cord, vertebral arteries, and anterior spinal artery.
• The Vagus nerve, Accessory nerve, and Hypoglossal nerve do not pass through the Foramen magnum.