Q134 / 160 · JIPMER 2010 · Zoology
Human ear ossicles are
- Aincus and stapes
- Bstapes
- Correct answerCincus, malleus and stapes
- Dincus and malleus
Solution
Ear ossicles are three small non-supporting bones of body, which present in middle ear of human. These ear ossicles are meant for transmitting as well as amplifying vibrations received from tympanum.
$\begin{array}{l|l|l}
\hline \text{Ear ossicle} & \text{Shape} & \text{Size} \\
\hline \text{Malleus} & \text{Hammer} & \text{Largest ear ossicle} \\
\text{Incus} & \text{Anvil} & \text{Medium sized ear ossicle} \\
\text{Stapes} & \text{Stirrup} & \text{Smallest ear ossicle} \\
\hline
\end{array}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.