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Largest ear ossicle is
Largest ear ossicle is
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The correct option is D Malleus
There are three ear bones or ossicles in the middle ear:- Malleus (hammer): It is largest ear ossicle and attached to medial surface of ear drum or tympanic membrane. It has a head, neck, handle, a lateral process and an anterior process.
- Incus (anvil): It has a large body which is round and compressed laterally. The body has two processes.
- Stapes (stirrup): It has head, neck, base and two limbs.
So, the correct answer is 'Malleus'.
There are three ear bones or ossicles in the middle ear:
- Malleus (hammer): It is largest ear ossicle and attached to medial surface of ear drum or tympanic membrane. It has a head, neck, handle, a lateral process and an anterior process.
- Incus (anvil): It has a large body which is round and compressed laterally. The body has two processes.
- Stapes (stirrup): It has head, neck, base and two limbs.
So, the correct answer is 'Malleus'.
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