The Auditory Ossicles

The auditory ossicles are three small bones in the middle ear: the malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), and stapes (stirrup). They transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear, amplifying the sound along the way. These bones play a crucial role in the process of hearing.

Malleus

The malleus bone is a small bone in the middle ear that is also known as the hammer. It is one of three bones in the middle ear that help to transmit sound from the eardrum to the inner ear. The malleus bone is named for its hammer-like shape and is essential for normal hearing.

Incus

The incus bone is one of three small bones in the middle ear. It is also known as the anvil bone because of its shape. The incus bone helps to transmit and amplify sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Stapes

The stapes bone is the smallest bone in the human body. It is also known as the stirrup bone because of its shape. The stapes bone helps to transmit and amplify sound vibrations from the incus bone to the inner ear.