Auriculare

/ɔːˌrɪkjəˈlɑːreɪ/ noun

Definition

An anatomical landmark point on the skull located at the center of the external acoustic meatus, used in anthropometry and surgery.

Etymology

From Latin 'auricularis,' meaning 'relating to the ear,' used as a noun in anatomical measurement and cephalometry (skull measurement).

Kelly Says

Anthropologists use the auriculare point as a reference marker when measuring skulls—it's one of several 'landmarks' on the head that help scientists compare anatomy across populations!

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