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. 2018 Jan-Jun;8(1):42-50.
doi: 10.4103/ams.ams_183_17.

Anthropometric Assessment of the Normal Adult Human Ear

Sharanbasappa R Japatti  1 , Priyanka J Engineer  1 , B Manjunatha Reddy  2 , Akash U Tiwari  3 , Chidambar Y Siddegowda  1 , Reshma B Hammannavar  1
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Anthropometric Assessment of the Normal Adult Human Ear

Sharanbasappa R Japatti et al. Ann Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Jan-Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: Knowledge of anthropometric measurements of the external ear is important as variations exist based on gender, age and ethnicity. This study has derived anthropometric data pertaining to the external ear in the Maharashtrian population.

Materials and methods: Nine variables of the external ear were measured in 505 Maharashtrian adults (aged 18-64 years) using photoanthropometric methods.

Results: Descriptive data and the left-right symmetry for the study population were obtained.

Conclusion: These data have applications in screening for or monitoring diseases, otoplastic surgery, forensics, industrial design, apparel design and ergonomics.

Keywords: Auricle; ear reconstruction; external ear; otoplasty; photoanthropometry.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Armamentarium used for the study
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Figure 2
Arrangement of armamentarium for the study
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Method of recording the photographs
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Figure 4
Method of recording the photographs
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Photograph of left ear of participant
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Figure 6
Photograph of right ear of participant
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Guide to measurement of the various variables of the ear
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