Cranial Nerves Exit Locations

Which cranial nerves pass through the cribriform foramina?

CN I- Olfactory Nerve

Which cranial nerves pass through the optic canal?

CN II- optic nerve

Which cranial nerves pass through the superior orbital fissure?

CN III- Oculomotor

CN IV- Trochlear

CN V1- Trigeminal (ophthalmic)

CN VI- Abducens

Which cranial nerves pass through the foramen rotundum?

CN V2- Trigeminal maxillary

Which cranial nerves pass through the foramen ovale?

CN V3- Trigeminal mandibular

Which cranial nerves pass through the internal acoustic meatus?

CN VII- Facial

CN VIII- Vestibulocochlear

Which cranial nerves pass through the jugular foramen?

CN IX- Glossopharyngeal

CN X- Vagus

CN XI- Spinal Accessory

Which cranial nerves pass through the Hypoglossal canal?

CN XII- Hypoglossal nerve