Skull Landmarks

Question 1

Foramina in Anterior Cranial Fossa Conduct branches of which cranial nerves? Where is the foramina located?

Answer 1

• Olfatory Nerve (I).

- cribiform plate of ethmoid bone

Question 2

Foramina in Middle Cranial Fossa Conduct branches of which cranial nerves? What do these nerves have in common?

Answer 2

• Cranial nerves 2 thru 6

- nerves thru this foramina travel to orbit, nasal cavity and face

Question 3

Foramina in Posterior Cranial Fossa Conduct branches of which cranial nerves? What do these nerves have in common?

Answer 3

• Cranial Nerves 7-12

- nerves thru this foramina travel to face, oral cavity, (also taste), muscles of tongue and neck