The middle ear is one of the three main regions of the vertebrate ear; in mammals, it contains three bones that transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window.
El oído medio es una de las tres regiones principales del oído de los vertebrados; en mamíferos, contiene tres huesos que transmiten vibraciones del tímpano a la ventana oval.
| Front | middle ear |
|---|---|
| Back | One of three main regions of the vertebrate ear; in mammals, a chamber containing three small bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes) that convey vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window. |
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