Question: The presence of a skull fracture confirmed via imaging study is indicative that significant force was involved in the injury. Specific types of skull fractures can result in special risks to the patient. One of these risks includes damage to facial, acoustic, and vestibular nerve function. Fracture of which of the following structures will increase a patient's risk of this type of damage? Question Answer Base of the occipital bone Carotid canal Temporal bone Parietal bone