Question

The smallest bone in the human body is

• A. Stapes
• B. Malleus
• C. Patella
• D. Navicular bone

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Stapes

The correct option is A.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. The stapes bone is the smallest in the human body and is found in the middle ear.
2. The stapes is 3mm by 2.5mm in size.
3. The middle ear contains the malleus, stapes, and incus bones.
4. Of the three bones, the stapes is the smallest and resembles a bell.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option B:

The malleus is the largest of the three small bones in the middle ear.

Option C:

The patella is the largest bone in the human body and is located in the tendon of the quadriceps in the front of the knee joint.

Option D:

The navicular bone is a wedge-shaped bone that forms a joint with five ankle bones.

Final Answer: The smallest bone in the human body is stapes.