Which of these cranial nerve pairs do not pass through the superior orbital fissures?
A) abducens
B) oculomotor
C) optic
D) trochlear

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The optic nerve (CN II) passes through the optic canal, which is located in the sphenoid bone and is separate from the superior orbital fissure. Therefore, it does not pass through the superior orbital fissure. The abducens nerve (CN VI), oculomotor nerve (CN III), and trochlear nerve (CN IV) all pass through the superior orbital fissure.

Which of These Cranial Nerve Pairs Do Not Pass Through