BIO210Y5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle, Foramen Lacerum, Foramen Rotundum

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7. 5 the foramina on the inferior surface of the skull mark the passageways for. The mandibular fossa on the inferior surface of the temporal bone marks the site of articulation with the mandible. The occipital condyles are the sites of articulation between the skull and the first cervical vertebra. The internal occipital crest is a ridge that is important in anchoring blood vessels and membranes that stabilize the position of the brain. The foramen lacerum is a jagged site extending between the sphenoid and the petrous portion of the temporal bone; it contains hyaline cartilage and small arteries that supply the inner surface of the cranium. The foramen ovale provides passage for nerves innervating the jaws. The carotid canal provides passage for the internal carotid artery, a major artery to the brain; as it leaves the carotid canal, the internal carotid artery passes through the anterior portion of the foramen lacerum.

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