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Skull Foramina 02

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, February 9 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Friday, April 19 2024.

Which of the following nerves passes through the superior orbital fissure?

 
        A) Abducens nerve
 
        B) CN XII
 
        C) Olfactory nerve
 
        D) CN V-2
 
        E) Optic nerve
 

 


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A) abducens nerve

This answer is correct.


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

  (See References)

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B) CN XII

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CN XII (hypoglossal nerve) passes through the hypoglossal canal, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (See References)

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C) olfactory nerve

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CN I (olfactory nerve) passes through the cribiform plate, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (See References)

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D) CN V-2

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CN V-2 (maxillary nerve) passes through the foramen rotundum, but not through the superior orbital fissure.  (See References)

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E) optic nerve

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CN II (optic nerve) passes through the optic canal, 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
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Created: 02/09/2008
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