RESUMO
In recent years, external ear and its prints have developed important role in medico-legal practice. It suggestedbeing an identification tool analogous to fingerprinting as well as facial recombustion. Different ethnic groupshave different parameters in relation to the various body parts and furthermore population specific standardscan give accurate statistical estimation of biological attributes. Therefore, this study was done to establish thecomparison of ear lobe dimensions in two population groups (Haryanvi and Himachali males). In present study,morphometry of ear lobule and its prints was done in 200 healthy males (100 Haryanvi and 100 himachali) in theage range 18-40 years. Significant difference was found in the lobular height in both the methods. Lobular heightis more in Haryanvi males as compared to the himachali males. No significant difference was seen in the lobularwidth in both methods. Lobular index was significantly higher in Haryanvi males than Himachali males.