Structures passing through foramen spinosum is_______________?

Correct answer: B. Middle meningeal artery

  • A. Accessory meningeal artery
  • B. Middle meningeal artery
  • C. Mandibular nerve
  • D. Maxillary nerve

Explanation

The middle meningeal artery enters the cranial cavity through the foramen spinosum. The mandibular nerve passes through the foramen ovale, while the maxillary nerve passes through the foramen rotundum.

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