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The auditory ossicles (i.e., the incus, malleus, and stapes) are connected to the tympanic walls by numerous ligaments. These ligaments either act as attachments to the tympanic walls with central bands of strong collagen fibers, or as conduits for blood vessels and nerves.
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Auditory Ossicles: What Are They, Location, Function, and More
The auditory ossicles malleus, incus, and stapes are three small bones in the middle ear that transmit air vibrations from the outer ear Learn with Osmosis
