Incus is Latin for "anvil,” which is why it is sometimes referred to as such. It gets its name from the shape of the bone. The ossicles are held in place in the middle ear by ligaments. The incus ...

Dave Allison, original guitarist for the cult thrash metal band Anvil, has died at the age of 68. He reportedly passed away after a battle with cancer. “We’d like to send our deepest condolences to ...