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. 2015 Jan;12(1):60–69.

Table 1.

McNamara cephalometric landmarks [3, 4]

Variables Definition
Nasion (Na point) The anterior point of the intersection between the nasal and frontal bones
Pogonion (Pog) The most anterior point on the contour of the chin
S point The midpoint of the cavity of sella turcica
U1 Most facial aspect of Upper incisor in incisal edge
L1 Most facial aspect of lower incisor in incisal edge
Gonion (Go) The midpoint of the contour connecting the ramus and mandibular body
Gnathion (Gn) The center of the inferior point on the mandibular symphysis
Anterior nasal spine (ANS) The tip of the anterior nasal spine
A point Innermost point on the contour of the premaxilla
Menton (Me) The most inferior point on the mandibular symphysis
Condylon (Co) The upper midpoint of the mandibular condyle
B point Innermost point on the contour of the mandible
Pterygomaxillary fissure (PTM) The point at the base of the fissure where the anterior and posterior walls meet