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Structures in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus include all EXCEPT

A
Oculomotor nerve
B
Trochlear nerve
C
Optic nerve
D
Abducens nerve
High-Yield Explanation
(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.

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