The incus is the second of the three middle ear bones, also known as the anvil. The first bone is the malleus or hammer, and the third bone is the stapes or stirrup.

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The Incus Refers to

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The incus refers to

A) the first and largest of the three middle ear bones for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the hammer
B) the second of the three middle ear bones used for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the anvil
C) the third of the middle ear bones for conducting sound to the inner ear,also called the stirrup
D) a thin membranous tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear that vibrates when struck by sound waves,also called the eardrum

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