The foramen rotundum is located within what bone? a. parietal b. frontal c. sphenoid d. occipital

Question:

Cranial Fossae:

The bones that compose the skull include eight bones, classified as the cranial bones. This group includes the frontal, temporal (x2), parietal (x2), occipital, sphenoid and ethmoid bones. The floor of the cranium is comprised of the cranial fossae, which are called the anterior, middle and posterior fossa. These large depressions function to receive parts of the brain and are the location of several foramen, which are openings that allow for the passage of structures like blood vessels and nerves.

Answer and Explanation: 1