Placement Map
EAR ANATOMY CHART
Planning your ear curation project? Understanding the cartilage anatomy helps select the perfect jewelry styles and visualize combinations. Every position requires professional assessment for optimal angle and healing.
- 1st Lobe: Lower fleshy lobe standard placement.
- 2nd Lobe: Placement directly above the first lobe.
- 3rd Lobe: Carton transition placement above second lobe.
- 4th Lobe: Higher fleshy ridge transitioning into lower cartilage.
- Stacked Lobe: Double piercings stacked above standard lobe positions.
- Mid Helixes: Placements along middle outer rim cartilage.
- Helix: Outer rim of the upper cartilage.
- Vertical Helix: Cartilage piercing passing vertically through upper rim.
- Flat: Upper smooth flat cartilage area.
- Forward Helix: Front-facing outer cartilage rim.
- Daith: Inner cartilage fold above ear canal entrance.