Cerebellopontine angle contains all except
High-Yield Explanation
Cranial nerve XII arises from the lower pa of medulla. The cerebellopontine angle is a triangular subarachnoid space that lies between the anterior surface of the cerebellum and the lateral surface of the pons. It contains CSF, arachnoid tissue, cranial nerves, and associated vessels. Contents : Facial nerve (CN VII) Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) Flocculus of the cerebellum Lateral recess of the 4th ventricle Anterior Inferior cerebellar aery. Relations: CN V lies superior to this space CN IX, CN X, and CN XI lie inferior to this space, cerebellar peduncle also. ref - vishram singh 2e pg82