Swelling of the jugular vein as it leaves the skull could compress which of the following cranial nerves?
A) N I, IV, V
B) N IX, X, XI
C) N V, VII
D) N VIII, IX, XII
E) N II, IV, VI

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The jugular vein exits the skull through the jugular foramen, which is located near the base of the skull. The cranial nerves that exit the skull through this foramen include the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX), vagus nerve (X) and accessory nerve (XI). Compression of these nerves could occur if there is swelling of the jugular vein.

Swelling of the Jugular Vein as It Leaves the Skull