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In human beings, the middle ear ossicles, from inside to outside, are in the sequence of:


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Stapes, malleus, incus

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Incus, malleus, stapes

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Malleus, incus, stapes

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Stapes, incus, malleus

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Solution

The correct option is D

Stapes, incus, malleus


The middle ear comprises of three tiny bones known as the ossicles: malleus, incus, and stapes. These ossicles were given their Latin names for their distinctive shapes. They are also referred to as the hammer, anvil, and stirrup respectively.


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