Vibrations of the eardrum are picked up by three tiny bones in the ________ and transmitted to the cochlea.

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The vibrations of the eardrum are picked up by three tiny bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes) in the middle ear, which transmit the vibrations to the oval window and then to the cochlea in the inner ear. The basilar membrane is located within the cochlea and is responsible for detecting different frequencies and pitches of sound.

Vibrations of the Eardrum Are Picked Up by Three Tiny