The ________ passes through the ________

A) vagus nerve; foramen magnum
B) optic nerve; foramen ovale
C) vestibulocochlear nerve; external acoustic meatus
D) internal jugular vein; jugular foramen
E) internal carotid artery; jugular foramen


D

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