The jugular foramen is located
A) anterior to the foramen lacerum.
B) between the temporal and occipital bones.
C) posterior to the occipital condyles.
D) within the greater wing of the sphenoid.

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The jugular foramen is located between the temporal and occipital bones, where the internal jugular vein and several cranial nerves pass through. The foramen lacerum is located anterior to the jugular foramen. The occipital condyles and greater wing of the sphenoid are also located near the jugular foramen, but B is the most accurate answer.

The Jugular Foramen Is Located