malleus /mal·le·us/ (mal´e-us) [L.] the outermost of the auditory ossicles, and the one attached to the tympanic membrane; its club-shaped head articulates with the incus
Malleus
malleus
malleus [mal´e-us]
mal·le·us (m l  - s)n. pl. mal·le·i (m l-  ) The hammer-shaped bone that is the outermost of the three auditory ossicles, articulating with the body of the incus. Also called hammer. |
Malleus
One of the three bones of the middle ear. It is also known as the "hammer."
Mentioned in: Stapedectomy
malleus
one of the three ossicles in the middle ear, resembling a hammer with a head, neck, and three processes. It is connected to the tympanic membrane and transmits sound vibrations to the incus, which communicates with the stapes. Compare incus, stapes. See also middle ear.
malleus [mal´e-us]
the outermost and largest of the three ossicles of the ear; called also hammer. See also color plates.
malleus
1. the largest of the three ossicles of the ear; called also hammer.
2. glanders.
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