# auricular point

**Pronunciation:** ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər pɔɪnt · aw-RIK-yu-ler POINT

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

A specific anatomical landmark located at the center of the opening of the external ear canal.

## Examples

- The auricular point serves as a crucial reference for measuring skull dimensions in forensic anthropology.
- Precise identification of the auricular point is necessary for accurate cephalometric analysis.
- The researcher marked the auricular point on the cranium to ensure consistent data collection across all samples.

## Synonyms

- ear opening — General term for the ear canal entrance.
- porion — Technical term used specifically in craniometry.

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