Cranial Nerve and Vessel Pathways

Question 1

Only nerve passing thru cribriform plate?

Answer 1

CN I

Question 2

Nerves found in middle cranial fossa?

Answer 2

CN II-VI

Question 3

Optic canal?

Answer 3

CN II, ophthalmic artery, central retinal vein

Question 4

Superior orbital fissure?

Answer 4

CN III, IV, V1, VI, ophthalmic veins, SNS fibers

Question 5

Foramen spinosum?

Answer 5

MMA

Question 6

Foramen ovale?

Answer 6

CN V3

Question 7

Foramen rotundum?

Answer 7

CN V2

Question 8

Nerves found in posterior cranial fossa?

Answer 8

CN VII-XII

Question 9

Internal auditory meatus?

Answer 9

CN VII, VIII

Question 10

Jugular foramen?

Answer 10

CN IX, X, XI, jugular vein

Question 11

Hypoglossal canal?

Answer 11

CN XII

Question 12

Foramen magnum?

Answer 12

Spinal roots of CN XI, brainstem, vertebral aa

Question 13

Divisions of CN V?

Answer 13

Superior orbital fissure = V1
Foramen rotundum = V2
Foramen ovale = V3

Question 14

Cavernous sinus?

Answer 14

V1, V2, CN III, CN IV, ICA, VI, postganglionic SNS fibers

Question 15

Stylomastoid foramen?

Answer 15

CN VII