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Patient with advanced colon adenocarcinoma. Demonstrates dysphagia, dislalia, soft palate deviation, abduction of the vocal cord, and muscular weakness of the left upper extremity. Anatomically, where should the radiologist emphasize the findings?

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Jugular and hypoglossal canal: Glossopharyngeal and vagus nerve extends through the jugular canal, and the accessory and the hypoglossal nerve pass through the hypoglossal canal.