The _______ bone consists of a round head that projects upward into the epitympanic recess, two short processes, and a long process that extends inferiorly onto the medial aspect of the tympanic membrane.

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Malleus. The malleus (hammer) bone consists of a round head that projects upward into the epitympanic recess, two short processes, and a long process (handle) that extends inferiorly onto the medial aspect of the tympanic membrane. The incus (anvil) articulates with the malleus through a synovial joint. The stapes articulates with the incus.

The _______ Bone Consists of a Round Head That Projects