CN V: Trigeminal Nerve

V1: Ophthalmic
  • SOF
  • Loc: superomedial
  • PE: corneal reflex (afferent limb)
V2: Maxillary
  • Foramen Rotundum
  • PE: sneeze reflex (afferent limb)
V3: Mandibular
  • Foramen Ovale
    Percutaneous approaches to Gasserian ganglion
  • Loc: inferolateral (relative to V1, V2)
  • PE: jaw jerk reflex (afferent limb)
Meckel's Cave
  • Borders: 
    Superolateral: cerebellum tentorium
    Superomedial: cavernous sinus
    Inferomedial: clivus
    Posterior: Petrous face