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Chamberlain's line

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Chamberlain's line
Etymology: W.E. Chamberlain, American radiologist, 1891-1947
a line that extends from the posterior of the hard palate to the dorsum of the foramen magnum.


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Another disadvantage to the use of Chamberlain's line is that the posterior lip of the foramen magnum is difficult to define on standard lateral view, and it is often invaginated.
Magnetic resonance imaging study of the craniocervical junction by A Tassanawipas and S Mokkhavesa and S Chatchavong and P Worawittayawong / Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
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