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The facial nerve (CN VII) exits the skull through the:

  1. Stylomastoid foramen
  2. Foramen ovale
  3. Foramen rotundum
  4. Jugular foramen
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Correct answer: A. Stylomastoid foramen

  • A. Correct. CN VII exits via the stylomastoid foramen to supply the muscles of facial expression.
  • B. Incorrect. The foramen ovale transmits CN V3 (mandibular division).
  • C. Incorrect. The foramen rotundum transmits CN V2 (maxillary division).
  • D. Incorrect. The jugular foramen transmits CN IX, X, and XI.

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