The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are bones in the middle EAR. These three tiny bones are referred to collectively as the ossicles, and their official names are the malleus, incus, and stapes. The ...

Many people instinctively reach for a cotton swab, commonly known as an earbud, to clean their ears, believing it to be the best way to remove earwax. However, what seems like a harmless routine can ...

All mammals have hair or fur in some capacity. A second distinguishing trait of mammals is the presence of three middle ear bones collectively called the ossicles. The ossicles are the malleus, incus, ...

Those braving the waves may not realise they could be putting themselves at risk of hearing loss – from a condition known as surfer’s ear.

SIDE SALAD (17A: Leafy accompaniment to an entree) OPEN SPACE (29A: Undeveloped tract of land) SUSHI TACO (49A: Mexican-Japanese fusion dish) POWER TOOL (66A: Electric screwdriver, for one) DOUBLE ...

Cold water swimming, paddleboarding and surfing are all popular pastimes— with millions of people in the UK regularly participating in at least one type of outdoor watersport each year. But ...

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Cold water swimming, paddleboarding and surfing are all popular pastimes - with millions of people in the UK regularly participating in at least one type of outdoor watersport each year. But those ...

The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance. They are divided into three portions: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each has an intricate ...