The part of the ear that transmits vibrations to the malleus is the:
A)pinna
B)eardrum
C)incus
D)stapes

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The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is the part of the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves. These vibrations are then transmitted to the malleus, the first of three small bones in the middle ear that amplify the sound before it is sent to the inner ear. The pinna is the visible part of the ear that helps collect sound waves, while the incus and stapes are the other two small bones in the middle ear that follow the malleus in transmitting vibrations. However, the direct answer to the question is B - eardrum.

The Part of the Ear That Transmits Vibrations to the Malleus