Skull Foramina 01

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, February 9 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Thursday, March 21 2019.

 
        A) Condylar canal
 
        B) Foramen ovale
 
        C) Vestibular aqueduct
 
        D) Carotid canal
 
        E) Foramen of Vesalius
 

 

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This question was created on February 09, 2008 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on March 21, 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) condylar canal

This answer is incorrect.

Mandibular nerve (CN V-3) passes through the foramen ovale. It does not pass through the condylar canal.  (See References)

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B) foramen ovale

This answer is correct.

Mandibular nerve (CN V-3) passes through the foramen ovale.

  (See References)

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C) vestibular aqueduct

This answer is incorrect.

Mandibular nerve (CN V-3) passes through the foramen ovale. It does not pass through the vestibular aqueduct.  (See References)

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D) carotid canal

This answer is incorrect.

Mandibular nerve (CN V-3) passes through the foramen ovale. It does not pass through the carotid canal.  (See References)

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E) foramen of Vesalius

This answer is incorrect.

Mandibular nerve (CN V-3) passes through the foramen ovale. It does not pass through the foramen of Vesalius.  (See References)

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References:

1. David L. Felten, Ralph F., Md. Jozefowicz, Frank H., Md. Netter, . Netter's Atlas of Human Neuroscience. ICON Learning Systems (ISBN:1929007167)	Advertising:
2. Robert I. Grossman, David M. Yousem. Neuroradiology: the requisites. Philadelphia, Pa. : Mosby, c2003. (ISBN:9780323005081)	Advertising:

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Skull Foramina 01
Question ID: 02090801
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 02/09/2008
Modified: 03/21/2019
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