The Cavernous Sinus

Question 1

A sinus is found between what 2 layers?

Answer 1

Periosteal and meningeal dura

Question 2

Pterion

Answer 2

Side of the head where all 4 bones meet
Temple basically
Where the middle meningeal artery is and if you break it you can die

Question 3

What structures run through the superior orbital fissure?

Answer 3

Ophthalmic veins

V1, CN3, 4 and 6

Question 4

What structures go through the optic canal?

Answer 4

Optic nerve

Ophthalmic artery

Question 5

What foramen does the
1. V2
2. V3
run through?

Answer 5

1. Foramen rotundum

2. Foramen ovale

Question 6

What foramen does the middle meningeal artery run through?

Answer 6

Foramen spinosum