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Behind the [[carotid canal]] is the '''jugular [[foramen]]''', a large [[aperture]], formed in front by the [[petrous]] portion of the [[temporal]], and behind by the [[occipital]]; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side, and may be subdivided into three compartments. | Hi!Behind the [[carotid canal]] is the '''jugular [[foramen]]''', a large [[aperture]], formed in front by the [[petrous]] portion of the [[temporal]], and behind by the [[occipital]]; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side, and may be subdivided into three compartments. | ||
* The ''anterior'' compartment transmits the [[inferior petrosal sinus]]. | * The ''anterior'' compartment transmits the [[inferior petrosal sinus]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 29 November 2006
df Hi!Behind the carotid canal is the jugular foramen, a large aperture, formed in front by the petrous portion of the temporal, and behind by the occipital; it is generally larger on the right than on the left side, and may be subdivided into three compartments.
- The anterior compartment transmits the inferior petrosal sinus.
- The intermediate transmits the glossopharyngeal, vagus, and accessory nerves.
- The posterior transmits the transverse sinus and some meningeal branches from the occipital and ascending pharyngeal arteries.
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Base of the skull. Upper surface.
