The human ear is a fascinating feature of human anatomy! Like fingerprints, the ear is unique to each person. This makes it an excellent form of identification. But, unlike fingerprints - which are smaller - the much larger ear can be easily photographed by anyone and later compared to its possible owner without the need for any special equipment - not even a magnifying glass - just a well-trained eye. Examining the ears can make authentication of identities of faces in photographs faster and even more accurate. No matter how close the facial resemblance, if the ears don't match, it's not the same person.
The External Ear includes chapters on anthropometry, biometrics, ear anatomy, shapes, patterns, idiosyncrasies, abnormalities, development, genetic inheritance, measurement, comparisons, ears as identifiers, ear prints, ears in police sketches, 10 sample analyses, glossary, bibliography, and index. 118 pgs, 5.5" x 8.5", 415 B&W photographs and illustrations.
