Lecture On Osteology of the Skull Base & Cranial Nerves Foramina | Anatomy Practical | MBBS

In this detailed demonstration, we explore the interior of the cranium—specifically the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae. Crucial for first-year medical students and anatomy exams, this session clearly identifies the major foramina of the skull and exactly which cranial nerves pass through them. Master the identification of the cribriform plate, optic canal, superior orbital fissure, foramen ovale, jugular foramen, foramen magnum, and more. ⏱️ Video Chapters: [00:00] Introduction: Normal Occipitalis & Exterior Skull Bones [01:29] The Interior of the Skull: Anterior, Middle & Posterior Cranial Fossae [04:14] Anterior Cranial Fossa: Cribriform Plate & Olfactory Nerve (CN I) [05:58] Optic Canal & The Optic Nerve (CN II) [07:37] Superior Orbital Fissure (CN III, IV, V1, VI) & Extraocular Muscles [09:53] Foramen Rotundum (V2) & Foramen Ovale (V3) [12:41] Foramen Lacerum & Foramen Spinosum [13:53] Posterior Cranial Fossa: Internal Acoustic Meatus (CN VII, VIII) [14:54] Jugular Foramen (CN IX, X, XI) [16:26] Foramen Magnum & Hypoglossal Canal (CN XII) [19:05] Practical Exam Tips: How to Identify Foramina on the Bone #MBBS #AnatomyLecture #Osteology #CranialNerves #SkullBase #MedicalStudents #TripuraSantiniketanMedicalCollege #Agartala #AnatomyPractical SANTINIKETAN MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL Real Classroom Demonstration/Lecture On: ANATOMY by Dr. Subhramoy Chaudhury MBBS Batch: (2025-26) Conducted on: 02-06-26