Foramen ovale is placed _____ to foramen rotundum:
1. Anteromedian.
2. Anterolateral.
3. Posteromedian.
4. Posterolateral
π Explanation:
the foramen ovale and foramen rotundum are both openings in the sphenoid bone. The foramen ovale is located posterior and lateral to the foramen rotundum. The foramen rotundum transmits the maxillary nerve (V2), while the foramen ovale transmits the mandibular nerve (V3) and the accessory meningeal artery.