Incus

The incus (pl.: incudes) or anvil in the ear is one of three small bones (ossicles) in the middle ear. The incus receives vibrations from the malleus, to which it is connected laterally, and transmits these to the stapes medially. The incus is named for its resemblance to an anvil (Latin: incus).

This article is about ossicle. For other uses, see Incus Records and Cumulonimbus incus.
Incus
Left incus. A. From within. B. From the front.
Auditory tube, laid open by a cut in its long axis.
Details
Pronunciation/ˈɪŋkəs/
Precursorfirst branchial arch
Part ofMiddle ear
ArticulationsIncudomalleolar and incudostapedial joint
Identifiers
Latinincus
MeSHD007188
TA98A15.3.02.038
TA2888
FMA52752
Anatomical terms of bone
This article is one of a series documenting the anatomy of the
Human ear
Outer ear
Middle ear
Inner ear
  • Vestibules
    • Utricle
    • Saccule
  • Cochlea
  • Semicircular canals
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