Assessment of Anthropometric Measurements of External Ear Among Known Population: An Institutional Based Study

Abstract

Background: The size, shape, position, and projection of the ear all influence the appearance of the individual. The present study was conducted to assess anthropometric measurements of external ear among known population.Materials & Methods: 112 subjects of both genders were recruited, and measurement of ear was done. Data such as name, age, gender etc. was recorded. Pictures with camera were obtained on white paper. Various landmarks of the auricle were identified. Results: Out of 112 subjects, males were 60 and females were 52. The mean length was 64.5 mm in males and 63.1 mm in females. Width was 32.8 mm and 30.5 mm in males and females, length above tragus was 29.4 mm and 28.3 mm in males and females respectively, length below tragus was 21.0 mm and 20.4 mm, tragus length was 14.9 mm and 14.3 mm, concha length was 23.5 mm and 22.9 mm, concha width was 17.2 mm and 17.0 mm in males and females, lobule height was 12.4 mm and 11.5 mm, lobule width was 20.3 mm and 19.4 mm respectively.Conclusion: Assessment of parameters of ear is helpful in detecting various ear abnormalities.