Shemakera Line

Schoemaker's line (named after J. Schoemaker, 1874-1944) is a line passing through the external auditory opening parallel to the zygomatic arch 2.5 cm above it. Used in plastic surgery for marking during face lifts.

This line was proposed by the Dutch surgeon Jan Schoemaker in 1928. It runs parallel to the zygomatic arch approximately 2.5 cm above it through the external auditory opening. The Shemaker line is used by plastic surgeons as a guide during various face and neck lift operations. It allows you to more accurately determine the position of tissue incision and suturing in order to achieve a natural and aesthetically attractive result. Maintaining the location of this line is important to maintain the patient's facial contours and appearance after surgery.

Shemaker line

Schoemaker's line (also known as Schoemaker's line) is an anatomical line on the anterior surface of the chest. It runs horizontally at the level of the IV rib, connecting its cartilaginous part with the left edge of the sternum.

This lineage was first described in 1922 by the Dutch surgeon Jan Schoemaker (1874–1946). It has important clinical significance, since below it are the internal organs of the chest (heart and lungs), and above it are the subclavian vessels and nerves.

Thus, knowledge of the localization of Schaemaker's line allows surgeons to safely perform operations on the anterior surface of the chest without damaging the internal structures. In addition, this line is used as a guide when applying drainage to the pleural cavity and other manipulations.