Review Question - QID 214276

A 71-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by his daughter after she found that he was having difficulty speaking when she returned home from work. On presentation, he is found to be dysarthric and also has some difficulty swallowing. His past medical history is significant for atrial fibrillation for which he is taking warfarin; however, his INR on presentation is found to be 1.3. Physical exam reveals deviation of the uvula to the left side and abnormal palate elevation on the right side. The cranial nerve most likely responsible for this patient's deficits travels through which of the following spaces?