Examination notes
What are the three McGrigor’s lines?
- Line 1
Upper lines: zygomaticofrontal sutures (laterally), upper orbits (centrally) and frontal sinuses
- Line 2
Middle line: zygomatic arches (laterally), inferior orbits (medially) and bridge of nose (midline)
- Line 3
Lower line: mandibular condyle and coronoid processes (laterally), lateral and medial walls of maxillary antra (medially) and floor of nose / upper teeth (midline)33
What vertical line should be checked?
Midline: nasal septum and mandibular symphysis.