Question

Six of the 206 bones of human skeleton occur in

• A. Skull
• B. Middle ear
• C. Pectoral girdle
• D. Pelvic girdle

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Middle ear

Human skeleton consists of 206 bones. Each middle ear contains three tiny bones which are known as the ossicles. So together in both ear, there are six bones in the middle ear. These bones are malleus, incus and stapes. It helps in the amplification of sound.

So, the correct answer is 'Middle ear'.