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Which of the following statements is true? The cavernous sinus...

Is connected with the sphenoid sinus

Receives blood from the internal carotid artery

Is lined with dura

Drains directly into the internal jugular vein

Is filled with CSF

The cavernous sinus is a blood filled cavity which drains both the deep and superficial veins. Superficial infection can therefore spread to the cavernous sinus and may cause thrombosis.

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