Pictures and Anatomy of the Malleus * Otolaryngology Houston

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The malleus, or hammer, is the largest of the three ossicles. The club-shaped superior part is called the head. On its posterior surface, the head articulates with the incus. The neck (collum) separates the head from the handle (manubrium). A small lateral process projects from the superolateral aspect of the manubrium and is readily visible as a bulge in the tympanic membrane.

This malleus is photographed next to a penny to show its relative size

Anterior surface of the malleus

Posterior surface of the malleus. Note the articular facet for the incus.

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