The tiny bones that vibrate along with the eardrum and transmit vibrations to the cochlea are called the
A) ossicles.
B) middle canals.
C) rods.
D) tympanum.

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The ossicles (consisting of the malleus, incus, and stapes) are the tiny bones in the middle ear that amplify and transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea, where sound is detected. The other options (middle canals, rods, and tympanum) do not accurately describe these specific bones in the ear.

The Tiny Bones That Vibrate Along with the Eardrum and Transmit