Which of the following skull fractures is called a 'motorcyclist's fracture' -: (A) Ring fracture of base of skull, (B) Hinge fracture of base of skull, (C) Comminuted fracture of skull, (D) Depressed fracture of skull
Answer is B. The synopsis of forensic medicine & toxicology ;Dr k.s narayan reddy; 28th edition ; pg.no.151 In motorcyclist 's fracture the fracture is seen at the base of the skull ,the base of skull is divided into two halves ,and each moves like a hinge .