Bones & Foramina

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Figure: Bones & Foramina

💡Foramen

ForamenImportant structure
Foramen spinosumMiddle meningeal artery
Foramen ovaleMandibular division of trigeminal nerve (V3)
Foramen rotundumMaxillary division of trigeminal nerve (V2)
Optic canalOptic nerve (CN II) and ophthalmic artery
Superior orbital fissureCN III, IV, V1 and VI; superior ophthalmic vein
Jugular foramenCN IX, X, XI; sigmoid sinus continues as IJV