Facial x-ray


Mandible radiograph showing an oblique fracture of the left mandible at the angle (arrow).






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




McGrigor’s lines.



What vertical line should be checked?


Midline: nasal septum and mandibular symphysis.

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Feb 18, 2017 | Posted by in GENERAL SURGERY | Comments Off on Facial x-ray

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