Neurocranial anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the foramen rotundum located?
A
In the base of the skull, in the anterior medial portion of the sphenoid bone
2
Q
What passes through the foramen rotundum?
A
Maxillary nerve (V2)
3
Q
Where is the pituitary gland located?
A
In the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone (middle cranial cavity)