Anatomy Yr-1 |
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This set of images has outlines on important anatomic structures including cranial nerves. Answers listed below are from top to bottom in this image series.
The first pink arrow points to foramen ovale, where the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (V-2) exits.
Three pink lines show the course of cranial nerves IX, X and XI, exiting via the jugular foramen.
The second pink arrow points to the stylomastoid foramen, where the facial nerve (CN VII) exits.
Carotid arteries are shown in green, occipital sinus in red, sigmoid sinuses in aqua, verebral arteries in purple.
Jugular veins are shown in blue, parotid glands in yellow, sternocleidomastoid muscles in orange and masseter muscles in aqua.
A single pink line shows the hypoglossal nerve (CN X(I) entering the hypoglossal canal.
A pink line several slices lower shows the course of the facial nerve (CN VII) through the parotid gland.
The third pink arrow points to the infraorbital foramen, where the 2nd division of the trigeminal nerve (V-2) exits the orbit to supply the face.