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The is smallest bone of the human body.

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Malleus
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Incus
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Stapes
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Atlas
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Solution

The correct option is C Stapes
The middle ear has three tiny bones called ossicles, which form an ossicular chain. They are, malleus, which is shaped like a hammer, incus, which looks like an anvil, and stapes, which appears like a stirrup. The stapes is the smallest bone in the body.

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