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Skull anatomy 9

Q.  This is a view into the foramen magnum looking toward the nose and slightly to the right side.  Dorsal is positioned at the top of the picture and ventral is below.  Identify the foramina indicated below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A. optic canal

B. orbital fissure

C. canal for the trigeminal nerve

D. condyloid canal

E. foramen rotundum (open into the alar foramen)

F. entry into the oval foramen