Anthropometry of the Normal Human Auricle: A Study of Adult Indian Men

Abstract

The human ear continues to grow throughout life. The lobule contributes the most to the overall elongation of the auricle. This study furnishes the first set of metric data of auricular dimensions for normal Indian males 18 to 70 years of age. In comparison with other ethnic groups, Indian males seem to have the smallest auricular and lobular lengths, although their respective widths are comparable with those of others.

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