3.36 malleus; hammer. Outermost of the three ossicles that are located in the middle ear. The shape of the malleus resembles a club. The handle of the malleus (manubrium) is attached to the tympanic membrane; the head of the malleus (capitulum) is attached to the body of the incus.
« Back to Standards Terminolgy IndexRecent Posts
- National Academies to Assess Needs for Ocean Acoustics Expertise to Meet Demands of Growing Field
- Z-R Consulting Joins As New ASA Standards Member
- This Week’s Newly Reaffirmed Standards
- This Week’s Newly Reaffirmed Standards
- Join our ASA Standards “How-To Guidelines Workshop” in Ottawa (May 15, 8:00am, Room 105)
Recent Comments