Anatomy
·Anatomy
Cavernous Sinus Contents
⭐ PREMIUM
Mnemonic: O TOM CAT
Lateral wall (top to bottom):
• Oculomotor (III)
• Trochlear (IV)
• Ophthalmic (V1)
• Maxillary (V2)
Within the sinus:
• Carotid (internal)
• Abducens (VI)
Note: VI runs FREE in the sinus — first to be affected in cavernous sinus thrombosis (lateral gaze palsy)…
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