Cavernous sinus Flashcards
1
Q
Nerves in the cav sinus
A
Lateral walls in a fibrous sheath: CN III CN IV CN V1 CN V2
medial close to carotid artery:
CN VI prone to inflammation
Internal Carotid artery and sympathetic fibers (receives blood from cerebral, ophthalmic, emissary veins
2
Q
signs of a cavernous sinus thrmobosis
A
proptosis, headache, decreased ocular range from impingement of nerves.