Which of the following structure is passing through foramen rotundum?: (A) Maxillary aery, (B) Maxillary nerve, (C) Middle meningeal aery, (D) Spinal accessory nerve
Answer is B. Foramen rotundum located posterior to the medial end of the superior orbital fissure. The foramen rotundum transmits the maxillary nerve (CN V-2) en route to the pterygopalatine fossa. CN V-2 supplies the skin, teeth, and mucosa associated with the maxillary bone.