The Morphometric Variations of External Ear between Asian and African Population

The morphometric characteristics of the external ear is different for every individual. This unique characteristic of the external ear morphometry can be used for identification of an individual in various circumstances where ear is considered as an evidence. Aim and Objectives: To compare the morphometric variations of external ear between Asian and African population. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on a total of 36 people with 20 male and 16 female which includes 16 subjects from African population and 20 from the Asian population. A total of nine ear parameters including two indices were recorded using a digital Verniers calliper and two indices were calculated for both the ears. Independent t-test was performed to evaluate significant relationship between different variables. Results: After the analysis of the independent ttest results, few parameter showed significant difference (pless than0.05) between the Asian and African groups. The details of the results are discussed below.