This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head & Neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Which of the following passes through foramen spinosum? 
Select and explain. 
A. Middle meningeal artery, B. Lesser petrosal nerve, C. Mandibular nerve, D. Accessory meningeal artery
A: Middle meningeal artery
Answer: A: Middle meningeal artery 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Middle meningeal artery * Structures passing through foramen spinosum arei) Middle meningeal areryii) Emissary veiniii) Nervus spinosus (meningeal branch of mandibular nerve)