Question

part d assessments match the passageways in column a with the structures transmitted through them in column b. place the letter of your choice in the space provided. column a a. foramen magnum b. foramen ovale c. foramen rotundum d. incisive foramen e. internal acoustic meatus f. jugular foramen g. optic canal column b 1. maxillary division of trigeminal nerve 2. nerve fibers of spinal cord 3. optic nerve 4. vagus and accessory nerves 5. nasopalatine nerves 6. mandibular division of trigeminal nerve 7. vestibular and cochlear nerves

Explanation:

The foramen magnum transmits the nerve fibers of the spinal cord. The foramen ovale transmits the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. The foramen rotundum transmits the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. The incisive foramen transmits the nasopalatine nerves. The internal acoustic meatus transmits the vestibular and cochlear nerves. The jugular foramen transmits the vagus and accessory nerves. The optic canal transmits the optic nerve.

Answer:

a. 2
b. 6
c. 1
d. 5
e. 7
f. 4
g. 3