Occulomotor nerve passes through____________?

Correct answer: B. Superior orbital fissure

  • A. Foramen rotundum
  • B. Superior orbital fissure
  • C. Inferior orbital fissure
  • D. Foramen ovale

Explanation

The oculomotor nerve enters the orbit through the superior orbital fissure, along with cranial nerves IV, V1 and VI. The inferior orbital fissure and foramina rotundum and ovale transmit different structures.

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