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.
Incus
incus
in·cus ( ng k s)n. pl. in·cu·des ( ng-ky d z) 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
the middle of the three ossicles of the ear; called also anvil. See also Table 10.
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