The human ear: its role in forensic practice
Swift, B.; Rutty, G.N.
Journal of Forensic Sciences 48(1): 153-160
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1198 PMID: 12570218 Document Number: 562706
The human ear has much to offer investigators in relation to many areas of forensic practice including forensic pathology, anthropology, identification and facial reconstruction and yet its full potential is often overlooked. This review paper explores current knowledge related to the human ear drawing attention to those situations where the ear could play a valuable role in a forensic investigation.