The stylomastoid foramen constitutes the end of the _____ canal.
A) optic
B) pterygoid
C) facial nerve
D) hypoglossal

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The stylomastoid foramen is located on the temporal bone and serves as the exit point for the facial nerve from the skull. Therefore, the end of the canal leading up to it is the facial nerve canal. Option A is incorrect because the optic canal is located in the sphenoid bone and transmits the optic nerve. Option B is incorrect because the pterygoid canal is also located in the sphenoid bone and transmits the pterygoid nerve. Option D is incorrect because the hypoglossal canal is located in the occipital bone and transmits the hypoglossal nerve.

The Stylomastoid Foramen Constitutes the End of the _____ Canal