This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Which of the following is transmitted through foramen spinosum? 
Select and explain. 
A. Middle menigeal aery, B. Internal carotid aery, C. Facial nerve, D. Mandibular nerve
A: Middle menigeal aery
Answer: A: Middle menigeal aery 
Explanation: Structures passes through foramen spinosum are: middle meningeal aery and vein, meningeal branch of mandibular nerve Notes: 1. structures passes through foramen rotundum: maxillary nerve 2. Through foramen ovale: mandibular nerve,accessory meningeal aery, lesser petrosal nerve Ref BDC volume 3;sixth edition pg 57