This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Medicine
Foramen spinosum transmits 
Select and explain. 
A. Lateral petrosal nerve, B. Middle meningeal artery, C. Mandibular nerve, D. Maxillary nerve
B: Middle meningeal artery
Answer: B: Middle meningeal artery 
Explanation: (B) Middle meningeal artery > The foramen spinosum transmits the middle meningeal artery, the meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve (nervus spinesus) & the posterior trunk of the middle meningeal vein.> The foramen spinosum transmits the middle meningeal artery, the meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve (nervus spinesus) & the posterior trunk of the middle meningeal vein.