Anvils are used by blacksmiths. They are basically small tables/stands for smashing a hammer on, while working with the metal. Without anvils, you would need to use a table made of iron.
The Anvil is one of 3 tiny bones in the ear connecting the Ear drum (Tympanic membrane) to the cochlear. like the other 2 bones its function is to transfer sound movements of the Ear drum to be...