Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter

Internal acoustic meatus-anterior and superior to jugular foramen, transmits facial and vestibulocochlear nerves (CN VII and

CN VIII)

Hypoglossal canal-anterolateral and superior to foramen magnum, transmits hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

Foramina of Skull

Numerous holes appear in the cranial floor and they are called foramina. Important structures, especially cranial nerves arising from the brain,
pass through the foramen to access the exterior.

[Plate 10, Cranial Base: Inferior View]