Cavernous sinus Flashcards

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Nerves in the cav sinus

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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

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signs of a cavernous sinus thrmobosis

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proptosis, headache, decreased ocular range from impingement of nerves.

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