1D Axial Skeleton

Question 1

Foramina of the Cribriform Plate

Answer 1

Transmits:

-CN I, Olfactory Nerve

Question 2

Optic Canal

Answer 2

Transmits:

-CN II, Optic nerve

Question 3

Superior Orbital Fissure

Answer 3

Transmits:

• CN III, Oculomotor nerve
• CN IV, Trochlear nerve
• CN v1, Ophthalmic branch of the Trigeminal nerve
• CN VI, Abducent nerve

Question 4

Foramen Roundum

Answer 4

Transmits:

-CN V2, Maxillary Branch of the Trigeminal nerve

Question 5

Foramen Ovale

Answer 5

Transmits:

-CN V3, Mandibular Branch of the Trigeminal nerve

Question 6

Internal Acoustic Meatus

Answer 6

Transmits:

• CN VII, Facial Nerve
• CN VIII, Vestibulocochlear nerve

Question 7

Jugular Foramen

Answer 7

Transmits:

• CN IX, Glossopharyngeal nerve
• CN X, Vagus nerve
• CN XI, Accessory nerve

Question 8

Foramina of the Cranial Base

Answer 8

Transmits:

-CN XII, Hypoglossal nerve

Question 9

Foramen Magnum

Answer 9

Transmits:

-The Spinal Cord, it’s surrounding meninges and vasculature to and from the cranial cavity

Question 10

Carotid Canal

Answer 10

Takes path through:

• Petrous portion of the temporal bone
• Transmits the internal carotid artery