incus

• Petit os de l'oreille moyenne, également appelé enclume, qui transmet les vibrations du marteau à l'étrier.

A small bone in the middle ear, also known as the anvil, that transmits vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.

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   The anvil-shaped small bone in the middle ear, which is one of the three auditory ossicles, located between the malleus and the stapes.

   Incus (os de l'oreille moyenne)

   • The incus is essential for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
   • During the surgery, the surgeon carefully examined the incus for any damage.
   • The three ossicles — malleus, incus, and stapes — form a chain that amplifies sound.
   • A dislocation of the incus can cause conductive hearing loss.

   Synonymesanvil