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V1 V2 V3 Foramina — FRCA Primary MCQ

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EasyAnatomyV1 V2 V3 ForaminaFRCA Primary

The trigeminal nerve provides sensory supply to the face. The three divisions exit the skull through which foramina respectively (V1 V2 V3)?

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Correct answer: C — Superior orbital fissure / foramen rotundum / foramen ovale

V1 (ophthalmic): superior orbital fissure / V2 (maxillary): foramen rotundum / V3 (mandibular): foramen ovale. V1 and V2 are purely sensory. V3 is mixed (sensory to lower face + motor to muscles of mastication / mylohyoid / anterior belly of digastric / tensor veli palatini / tensor tympani).

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum