Skull Base Anatomy Self Test
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Answer to Question 9:

Match the positions of the listed structures in relation to the foramen rotundum.

a. Superior orbital fissure----------------------------->iv. superior

b. Pterygoid canal----------------------------------->ii. medial

c. Foramen ovale------------------------------------>i. posterior

d. Pterygopalatine fossa----------------------------->iii. anterior



The above images are from inferior on the left to superior on the right. The foramen rotundum is shown in the right image. In the Detailed Anatomy section, the left image is image 6, the middle image is image 7, and the right image is image 8. Image 11 at a higher level shows the superior orbital fissure.