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Skull Foramina — NDEB AFK MCQ

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The foramen ovale transmits which of the following nerves?

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Correct answer: EMandibular division of trigeminal (V3)

The foramen ovale in the greater wing of the sphenoid transmits the mandibular division (V3) of the trigeminal nerve. V1 exits through the superior orbital fissure, V2 through the foramen rotundum. The facial nerve exits through the stylomastoid foramen. This is a high-yield anatomy landmark for dental anaesthesia.

Reference: Moore – Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., 2019