BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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Which of the following cranial nerves does not exit at the Jugular Foramen?
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Cranial Nerve VIII
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Cranial Nerve IX
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Cranial Nerve X
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Cranial Nerve XI
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hypoglossal nerve does not traverse the jugular foramen; however, it joins the nerves exiting the jugular foramen just below the skull base and runs with them in the carotid sheath.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nervous Anatomy Intradurally, the glossopharyngeal, vagus, and accessory nerves leave the intracranial compartment through the jugular foramen. These nerves leave the medulla and upper cervical spinal cord and transverse the lateral cerebellomedullary cistern before entering the jugular foramen (Figure 6).
Detailed explanation-3: -It allows many structures to pass, including the inferior petrosal sinus, three cranial nerves, the sigmoid sinus, and meningeal arteries.
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