Which nerve listed below does not travel through the superior orbital fissure?

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Oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III)Optic nerve (cranial nerve II)Ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V1)Trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV)Abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI)

Explanation

The superior orbital fissure transmits several cranial nerves including the oculomotor, trochlear, ophthalmic division of the trigeminal, and abducens nerves. However, the optic nerve passes through the optic canal, not the superior orbital fissure.