Analog Clock as a Road Map to the Cranial Nerves of the Cerebellopontine Angle.

The article "Analog Clock as a Road Map to the Cranial Nerves of the Cerebellopontine Angle" published in the Journal of Neurological Surgery explores the relationship between the position of cranial nerves and the internal auditory canal (IAC) in the posterior fossa. Through dissections of anatomical specimens, the study found that the position of cranial nerves IV to XI can be accurately located using the IAC as a reference point, aiding surgeons in navigating the complex cisternal anatomy of the posterior fossa during resections of cerebellopontine angle tumors. The findings suggest that the IAC can serve as a valuable landmark for identifying cranial nerves in surgical procedures. [Extracted from the article]