Cranial Nerves and Structures Transmitted Through Foramina

Question 1

CN I name?

Answer 1

Olfactory n.

Question 2

CN I foramen?

Answer 2

Cribriform foramina

Question 3

CN II name?

Answer 3

Optic n.

Question 4

CN II foramen?

Answer 4

Optic canal

Question 5

CN III name?

Answer 5

Oculomotor n.

Question 6

CN III foramen?

Answer 6

Superior orbital fissure

Question 7

CN IV name?

Answer 7

Trochlear n.

Question 8

CN IV foramen?

Answer 8

Superior orbital fissure

Question 9

CN V1 name?

Answer 9

Trigeminal n., ophthalmic branch

Question 10

CN V1 foramen?

Answer 10

Superior orbital fissure

Question 11

CN VI name?

Answer 11

Abducens n.

Question 12

CN VI foramen?

Answer 12

Superior orbital fissure

Question 13

CN V2 name?

Answer 13

Trigeminal n., maxillary branch

Question 14

CN V2 foramen?

Answer 14

Foramen rotundum

Question 15

CN V3 name?

Answer 15

Trigeminal n., mandibular branch

Question 16

CN V3 foramen?

Answer 16

Foramen ovale

Question 17

CN VII name?

Answer 17

Facial n.

Question 18

CN VII foramen (1 of 2)?

Answer 18

Internal acoustic meatus

Question 19

CN VIII name?

Answer 19

Vestibulocochlear n.

Question 20

CN VIII foramen?

Answer 20

Internal acoustic meatus

Question 21

CN VII foramen (2 of 2)?

Answer 21

Stylomastoid foramen

Question 22

CN IX name?

Answer 22

Glossopharyngeal n.

Question 23

CN IX foramen?

Answer 23

Jugular foramen

Question 24

CN X name?

Answer 24

Vagus n.

Question 25

CN X foramen?

Answer 25

Jugular foramen

Question 26

CN XI name?

Answer 26

Accessory n.

Question 27

CN XI foramen?

Answer 27

Jugular foramen

Question 28

CN XII name?

Answer 28

Hypoglossal n.

Question 29

Spinal cord foramen?

Answer 29

Foramen magnum

Question 30

CN XII foramen?

Answer 30

Hypoglossal canal

Question 31

Internal carotid artery foramen?

Answer 31

Carotid canal

Question 32

Vertebral arteries foramen?

Answer 32

Foramen magnum