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. Hinge fracture is also known as motor cyclist's fracture. Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Dr K S Narayan Reddy, 28th Edition, Page 211; Guide to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By B. Jain, 2004, Page 98; Oxford Handbook of Forensic Medicine By Jonathan P. Wyatt, Page 145; Lawyers Guide to Forensic Medicine By Bernard Knight, 2nd Edition, Page 202