Chater Point
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Synonyms: Chater's Point
The Chater point is a superficial anatomical landmark for determining the posterior end of the lateral sulcus.
Definition
The Chater point is located 6 cm above the external acoustic meatus on a line perpendicular to the base of the skull.
Historical
The Chater point was described in 1976 by Chater and Spetzler[^2] [^1].
Clinical Relevance
The Chater point can be used as an aid in the planning of an EC-IC bypass. A craniotomy at the Chater point reliably exposes the vessels in the region of the angular gyrus[^2]. Thus, the Chater point serves as an extracranial landmark to determine the posterior end of the Sylvian fissure[^1].
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