Question

which auditory ossicle is connected to the tympanic membrane? stapes malleus incus anvil

Explanation:

The auditory ossicles are the malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), and stapes (stirrup). The malleus is directly connected to the tympanic membrane (eardrum). The incus is in the middle, connecting the malleus to the stapes. The stapes is connected to the oval window. The term "Anvil" is the common - name for the incus, which is not connected to the tympanic membrane.

Answer:

Malleus