There are 3 small bones in the middle ear. These are-
(i) Malleus: It looks like a hammer. One end is attached to the tympanic membrane and the other end to the incus
(ii) Incus : It looks like anvil. One end is attached to the malleus and the other end to the stapes
(iii) Stepis: Stepis looks triangular or like the stirrup of a horse saddle. It is the smallest bone in the human body. One end is attached to the incus and the other end to the fenestra ovalis.