Skull Base Anatomy Self Test
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Answer to Question 7:

Regarding the hypoglossal canal, match the walls with the corresponding portions of the occipital bone.

a. floor------------------------------------------------>iv. condyles

b. anteromedial wall----------------------------------->ii. basiocciput (clivus)

c. posterolateral wall---------------------------------->iii. squamous

d. roof------------------------------------------------>i. jugular tubercle


Hypoglossal canal


Jugular tubercle

Squamous part