Cavernous sinus contents

O TOM CAT:

'O TOM' are lateral wall components, in order from superior to inferior.
'CA' are the components within the sinus, from medial to lateral. CA ends at the level of T from O TOM.
· See diagram.

Occulomotor nerve (III)
Trochlear nerve (IV)
Ophthalmic nerve (V1)
Maxillary nerve (V2)
Carotid artery
Abducent nerve (VI)

T: When written, connects to the T of OTOM.