infraorbitomeatal line


infraorbitomeatal line (IOML),

line drawn between the infraorbital margin and the external acoustic meatus, used to adjust the position of the cranium during imaging procedures.

in·fra·or·bit·o·me·a·tal line

(in'fră-ōr'bi-tō-mē-ā'tăl līn) Line drawn between the infraorbital margin and the external acoustic meatus, used to adjust the position of the cranium during imaging procedures.

infraorbitomeatal line

An imaginary line from the inferior orbital margin to the external auditory meatus, used for radiographical positioning of the skull.See also: line