
Hammer, Anvil & Stirrup by otoscopy. Bones of the middle ear.
May 5, 2022
There are three small bones (ossicles) that transfer the movement of the tympanic membrane (ear drum) caused by sound waves to the inner ear. The formal name of the three bones are malleus, incus and stapes. The more common names are hammer, anvil and stirrup. This chain of bones is an elegant example of natures…Read more about Hammer, Anvil & Stirrup by otoscopy. Bones of the middle ear.