42 Cavernous Sinus Anatomy Jaime Gasco and Remi Nader What is the structure of the cavernous sinus? It is a hexahedron space at each side of the sella. It contains venous plexus, and the parasellar segment of the carotid artery along with cranial nerve VI III, IV, V1, and V2 form part of the lateral wall. There is a double dural layer in the posterior and lateral aspect of the cavernous sinus. What are its borders? Anterior: superior orbital fissure Medial: sella and both clinoids Posterior: petroclival ligament/tentorium Posteromedial: clivus Inferolateral: funnel-shaped area around foramen lacerum Fig. 42.1 Three-dimensional schematic representation of the cavernous sinus with superior and posterior views. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Neurosurgical Abbreviations Medical Spanish for Neurosurgeons Basic Concepts Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Vasospasm Basics Neurosurgical Instruments Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
42 Cavernous Sinus Anatomy Jaime Gasco and Remi Nader What is the structure of the cavernous sinus? It is a hexahedron space at each side of the sella. It contains venous plexus, and the parasellar segment of the carotid artery along with cranial nerve VI III, IV, V1, and V2 form part of the lateral wall. There is a double dural layer in the posterior and lateral aspect of the cavernous sinus. What are its borders? Anterior: superior orbital fissure Medial: sella and both clinoids Posterior: petroclival ligament/tentorium Posteromedial: clivus Inferolateral: funnel-shaped area around foramen lacerum Fig. 42.1 Three-dimensional schematic representation of the cavernous sinus with superior and posterior views. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue
