Question

Malleus, Incus and Stapes are part of

• A. Outer ear
• B. Middle ear
• C. Inner ear
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Middle ear

The middle ear contains three small bones as ossciles:

Malleus transmits the signals from ear drum to inner ear .

Incus trasmits the signals from ear drum to stapes .

Stapes is found between incus and inner ear and transmits sound from ear drum to oval window .

In fact all these three bones support the sound signal to transmit from ear drum to inner ear (cochlea)