incus

Meanings

• noun

  A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound from the ear drum to the inner ear.

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Synonyms

anvil , anvil , thunderhead

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Variants

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anvil , incudes , incus

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Etymology

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From Latin 'incus' meaning 'bone' or 'small bone'.

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Trivia

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1. The incus bone is also known as the anvil bone due to its shape.

2. The incus bone is the smallest bone in the human body that can be seen with the naked eye.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malleus: Another bone in the middle ear that works with the incus bone to transmit sound.

2. Stapes: The third bone in the middle ear, which is connected to the incus and transmits sound to the inner ear.

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Culture

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In medical literature and textbooks, the incus bone is often discussed in detail due to its importance in the functioning of the ear.

How to Memorize "incus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small bone located in the middle ear, specifically between the ear drum and the inner ear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incus' with the sound of the human ear and the function of transmitting sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'I Need A Small Bone Underneath The Ear Drum' to memorize the name of the bone.

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