Structures in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus include all EXCEPT
(D) Abducens nerve # Cavernous sinus: is a large venous space situated in the middle cranial fossa, on either side of the body of the sphenoid bone.> Structures in the lateral wall of the sinus, from above downwards: 1. Oculomotor nerve; 2. Trochlear nerve; 3. Ophthalmic nerve; 4. Maxillary nerve; 5. Trigeminal ganglion> Structure passing through the centre of the sinus: 1. Internal carotid artery with the venous and sympathetic plexus around it. 2. Abducent nerve.
Oculomotor nerve
Trochlear nerve
Optic nerve
Abducens nerve
Neuroanatomy