Question
A 23-year-old woman suffers from a fracture of the jugular foramen by car accident. Which of the following nerves is/are most likely damaged?
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Cranial nerve V2
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| B. |
Cranial nerve VI
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| C. |
Cranial nerves VII and VIII
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| D. |
Cranial nerves IX, X, and XI
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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- The jugular foramen transmits cranial nerves, IX, X, and XI, along with the internal jugular vein.
- The cranial nerve V2 runs through the foramen rotundum.
- The cranial nerve VI passes through the superior orbital fissure.
- The cranial nerves VII and VIII courses through the internal auditory meatus.
- The cranial nerve XII passes through the hypoglossal canal.
