Question

The ________ passes through the ________.

Group of answer choices

a.vagus nerve; foramen magnum

b.trigeminal nerve; foramen lacerum

c.acoustic nerve; external acoustic meatus

d.internal jugular vein; jugular foramen

e.internal carotid artery; jugular foramen

Answer 1

Ans .d. The internal jugular vein passes through the jugular foramen.

The internal jugular vein is a paired jugular vein which collects blood from the brain and the superficial parts of the face and neck. This vein runs in the carotid sheath with the common carotid artery and vagus nerve. It begins in the posterior compartment of the jugular foramen, at the base of the skull.

While,Vagus nerve passes through jugular foramen.

The trigeminal nerve leave the skull through 3 separate foramina: the superior orbital fissure, the foramen rotundum, and the foramen ovale, respectively.

Acoustic nerve emerges from the brain at the cerebellopontine angle and exits the cranium via the internal acoustic meatus of the temporal bone.

The internal carotid artery passes from the carotid canal in the base of the skull, emerging and coursing superior to foramen lacerum as it exits the carotid canal.

Hence correct option is d. internal jugular vein; jugular foramen