Skull Foramina 02

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, February 9 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, July 4 2026.

 
        A) CN III
 
        B) Glossopharyngeal nerve
 
        C) CN VII
 
        D) Vagus nerve
 
        E) Accessory nerve
 

 

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This question was created on February 09, 2008 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on July 04, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) CN III

This answer is correct.

The superior orbital fissure contains CN V-1 (ophthalmic nerve), CN IV (trochlear nerve), CN III (oculomotor nerve), and CN VI (abducens nerve).

  (See References)

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B) glossopharyngeal nerve

This answer is incorrect.

CN IX (glossopharyngeal nerve) passes through the jugular foramen, pars nervosa, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (See References)

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C) CN VII

This answer is incorrect.

CN VII (facial nerve) passes through the stylomastoid foramen and internal auditory canal, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (See References)

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D) vagus nerve

This answer is incorrect.

CN X (vagus nerve) passes through the jugular foramen, pars vascularis, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (See References)

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E) accessory nerve

This answer is incorrect.

CN XI (accessory nerve) passes through the jugular foramen, pars vascularis, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (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 02
Question ID: 02090802
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 02/09/2008
Modified: 07/04/2026
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