The Pterygopalatine Fossa Communicates with the Middle Cranial Fossa Via

question 24

Multiple Choice

The pterygopalatine fossa communicates with the middle cranial fossa via the

• A)foramen rotundum.
• B)superior orbital fissure.
• C)foramen ovale.
• D)inferior orbital fissure.

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