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Collective name for the bones of the middle ear.

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Fenestra ovalis

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Ear ossicles

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Vestibule

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Cerumen

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ear ossicles

The three bones of the middle ear: hammer/malleus, anvil/incus, stirrup/stapes are collectively referred to as the ear ossicles, and they help in amplifying the sound vibrations and passing them on to the inner ear.

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