ear ossicle

Function

• the ossicles function in the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the vestibular (oval) window

Structure

one of the 3 bones of the inner ear (tympanic cavity) including:

• malleus: attached to tympanic membrane
• incus: connects malleus with stapes
• stapes: contacts vestibular (oval) window

More general terms

• ear structure

More specific terms

• incus
• malleus
• stapes

Component of

• middle ear