Q134 / 160 · JIPMER 2010 · Zoology

Human ear ossicles are

  • A
    incus and stapes
  • B
    stapes
  • Correct answer
    C
    incus, malleus and stapes
  • D
    incus 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'.

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