Let’s understand the characteristics of a normal ear contour. The auricle consists of four main parts: the auricle, the opposite auricle, the earlobe and the ear screen. If any of these structures are missing or if they are poorly developed, a significant auricular deformity can develop. Anatomy of a normal auricle The images below show different degrees and types of microtia auricles. As they are used for clinical teaching, please do not forward them for other purposes. Some children’s auricles are basically normal in appearance, with all four parts of the auricle, but parents feel that their child’s auricle is small, and they wonder if the child has a small ear. There is an easy way to compare the size of the auricles of another child (of about the same age in months and weight). Since the incidence of microtia is about 1 in 10,000, it is rare for a child to have small ears.