This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neuroanatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Cranial nerves III, IV, V, VI lesions are associated with 
Select and explain. 
A. Sphenoparietal sinus, B. Occipital sinus, C. Occipital sinus, D. Cavernous sinus
D: Cavernous sinus
Answer: D: Cavernous sinus 
Explanation: (D) Cavernous sinus# Each Cavernous Sinus (one for each hemisphere of the brain) contains the following:> Vertically, from superior to inferior (within the lateral wall of the sinus).> Oculomotor nerve (CN III)> Trochlear nerve (CN IV)> Ophthalmic nerve, the V1 branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V).> Maxillary nerve, the V2 branch of CN V> Unlike the nerves listed above, the abducens nerve (CN VI) does not run within the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus; rather it runs through the middle of the sinus alongside the internal carotid artery.> Horizontally, from medial to lateral> Internal carotid artery and sympathetic plexus.