In humans, the ear ossicle in contact with tympanic membrane is

Malleus

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Malleolus

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Incus

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Stapes

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Solution

The correct option is A Malleus
There are three ossicles in the middle ear called malleus, incus and stapes which are attached to one another in a chain-like fashion. The malleus is connected to the tympanic membrane and the stapes is connected to the oval window of the cochlea.

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