[Characteristics of auricular changes by ageing--a case report from Saga Prefecture]

Measurements of auricles were done about 317 volunteers living in the Saga Prefecture at the age of 50 to 94 years old (71 men and 246 women), from July until November, 1999. 1) A growing tendency was observed in both male and female physiognomic ear length. 2) In contrast, there was no significant increase or decrease in the ear width. 3) A decreasing tendency was observed in the ear index of both male and female volunteers.