The handle of the malleus attaches to the inside of the tympanic membrane and moves when the tympanic membrane vibrates.

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The handle of the malleus, also known as the manubrium, is attached to the inside of the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum. When the tympanic membrane vibrates due to sound waves, it causes the malleus to move, transmitting the vibrations to the other two small bones of the middle ear, the incus and stapes. This amplifies the sound before it reaches the inner ear.

The Handle of the Malleus Attaches to the Inside of the Tympanic