Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
The cavernous sinus lies at the base of the brain, adjacent to the temporal and sphenoid bones of the skull. It is an important structure because it holds nerves and veins, in addition to carrying large amounts of deoxygenated blood from the brain to the heart.
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