Incus

[iŋkәs]

(noun.) the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes.

Editor: Margaret--From WordNet

(n.) An anvil.

(n.) One of the small bones in the tympanum of the ear; the anvil bone. See Ear.

(n.) The central portion of the armature of the pharynx in the Rotifera.

Typist: Oliver

n. one of the bones in the tympanum or middle ear so called from its fancied resemblance to an anvil:—pl. In′cūdes.

Typist: Willie