Estimation of Stature in Upper Egypt Population from External Ear Morphometry

Estimation of stature is considered an important parameter in medico-legal and forensic examinations. Therefore, this study was carried out to investigate the possibility of estimating stature from external ear morphometry in a sample of Upper Egypt population. This study was carried out on 200 persons (120 males and 80 females). Besides stature, eight measurements were obtained from both ears of each participant using manual vernier caliper. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20. There was a strong significant positive correlation between all measurements and stature. A linear equation model for prediction of stature from given external ear dimension was generated. By simple linear regression analysis, the most accurate predictable variable of stature from both ears in males was ear length (R2 = 0.928 in right ear and R2 = 0.915 in left ear). While in females; right ear width (R2 = 0.855) and left conchal width (R2 = 0.771) are the most accurate variables that can predict stature. Finally, it is concluded that external ear morphometry can be used as an additional tool in the estimation of stature in Upper Egypt population.