Which of the following does not pass through cavernous sinus ?

Correct answer: C. Medial cerebral artery

  • A. Occulomotor ( III) nerve
  • B. Traochlear nerve
  • C. Medial cerebral artery
  • D. Trigeminal nerve

Explanation

The cavernous sinus contains cranial nerves III, IV, V1 and V2 in its lateral wall, together with the internal carotid artery and abducens nerve. The middle cerebral artery is not a cavernous-sinus content, as it runs laterally from the internal carotid at the cerebral surface.

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