Anatomical variations of the helix and earlobe of the human ear in young population

Jovevska, Svetlana (2021) Anatomical variations of the helix and earlobe of the human ear in young population. Knowledge, 46.4 (4). pp. 567-570. ISSN 2545-4439

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Abstract

Human external ear is a morphologically complex structure and plays a vital role in the
collection of sound. The present study would provide the information regarding the shape and size of the various
morphological structures of the ear in normal individuals which may help the plastic surgeons to reconstruct the
anatomy of the deformed ear and the physical and forensic anthropologists to study variations and establishing its
use as a biometrics. The aim of the study was the morphological examination of the ear and its features to
investigate the biological variations, sex differences, bilateral variations and further attempt to provide a database of
external ears
Methodology:The sample for the present study comprises of 80 males and 77 females aged of the 19 years.
Thickness, and attachment of the earlobe and shape of the helix were examinations.
Results: The earlobe showed different characteristics in different individuals. In nearly half of the cases in both
males and females, the earlobe was found to be attached to the face; in many cases, it was free and in some partially
attached. The size and shape of the earlobe also showed variations with respect to sides as well as sexes.
The shape ofthe helix is highly variable in the individuals showing certain characteristics such as normally rolled
helix,concave, flat, and wide covering scapha helix.
The other types of the helix such as concave,flat, and wide covering scapha helix were present among rest of the
subjects.
Conclusion: The database may be useful in the reconstruction of the deformed ears and in the anthropological and
forensic research for comparison purposes.
Keywords: Forensic science, Forensic anthropology, Personal identification, Human ear, Morphological variations

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Svetlana Jovevska
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2021 09:05
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2021 09:05
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/28376

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