Middle ear ear and throat. The primary function of the middle ear is to efficiently transfer acoustic energy from compression waves in air to fluid–membrane waves within the cochlea. The middle ear contains three tiny bones known as the ossicles: "malleus", "incus", and "stapes". The ossicles were given their Latin names for their distinctive shapes; they are also referred to as the "hammer", "anvil", and "stirrup", respectively. The ossicles directly couple sound energy from the ear drum to the oval window of the cochlea. While the stapes is present in all tetrapods, the malleus and incus evolved from lower and upper jaw
The Anvil (album) bonus tracks and detailed liner notes. In his retrospective review, Dan LeRoy of AllMusic wrote that "almost all the band's efforts on "The Anvil" are extremely well-crafted synth pop." Emily Mackay of "Record Collector" opined that the album "[still] sounds remarkably fresh." The Anvil (album) The Anvil is the second studio album by the British rock/pop band Visage, released in March 1982 by Polydor Records. The album reached No. 6 in the UK and was certified "Silver" by the British Phonographic Industry in April 1982. The only musician of the first album line-up that did not participate in this album's