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incus /in·cus/ (ing´kus) [L.] the middle of the three ossicles of the ear, which, with the stapes and malleus, serves to conduct vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear. Called also anvil.

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n. pl. in·cu·des (

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The middle of the three ossicles in the middle ear, located between the malleus and the stapes and composed of a body and two limbs. Also called anvil.

Incus

The middle of the three bones of the middle ear. It is also known as the "anvil."

Mentioned in: Stapedectomy

incus

[ing′kəs] pl. incudes

Etymology: L, anvil

one of the three ossicles in the middle ear, resembling an anvil. It transmits sound vibrations from the malleus to the stapes. Compare malleus, stapes. See also middle ear.

incus [ing´kus]

the middle of the three ossicles of the ear; called also anvil. See also color plates.

incus

the middle of the three ossicles of the ear; called also anvil. See also Table 10.

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