J Anat January 2013 PMID 22686855

Evolution of the mammalian middle ear and jaw: adaptations and novel structures.

Neal Anthwal, Leena Joshi, Abigail S Tucker

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The discussions reveal a shared appreciation for how the article explains the transition from jaw bones to middle ear ossicles and highlights the significance of the jaw joint evolution, often using words like 'fascinating', 'key development', and 'paradigm shift'. Many examples focus on the connection between skull changes and hearing improvements, demonstrating both interest and engagement through detailed commentary.

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Abstract in brief

  • The three ossicles of the mammalian middle ear (malleus, incus, and stapes) evolved from bones that originally formed the jaw joint in early vertebrates, with the malleus and incus derived from the quadrate and articular bones.
  • The development of a new jaw joint, called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), allowed the primary jaw bones to transfer from the jaw to the middle ear, facilitating better hearing while maintaining jaw function.
  • The evolution of these structures highlights how changes in skull anatomy and function are interconnected, demonstrating a major evolutionary shift that produced the distinctive mammalian skull and hearing system.]

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Dec 23, 2025 · 3 likes · 86 followers View post →
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@Jesus_is_G_d @bubbacav85 @TertiusIII @TakeThatEpi @carlsmythe @tighe15 @StandBackUp2 @commonsensejan @michellmybell1 @rmbctious @ReviewResist @donholtmac @Cern_lXXl @Loriniowa @TedPerkins10 @LeannEAF @umfpt @Schmoop0521 @andyguy @MaryVMos1 @tklforgiven @geraldpayne25 @surgerysleeper @rorylane @rafearia @the_godparticle @RLBays @zythophiliac @feyeleanor @alan244g @phyzayo @funkydoolah @ScientiaPercept @2Cents69 @Mwforhr @omeagoz @Denbar64 @CollinOctantis @Kopernikus1966 @bobcat7000 @paulr140 @Pamiekp @TiSeven2 @CATGOD20 @delology @SteveTiger999 @amateurexegete Anthwal, Neal, Leena Joshi, & Abigail S. Tucker. 2013. “Evolution of the mammalian middle ear and jaw: adaptations and novel structures.” Journal of Anatomy 222 (January): 147-160.

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