Question

Which is the smallest bone in the human body?

• A. Malleus
• B. Stapes
• C. Incus
• D. Femur

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option

1. There are three bones in the middle ear – malleus, stapes, and incus.
2. The stapes are the smallest of the three bones and the smallest in the human body. The size of the stapes is 3mm × 2.5mm.
3. The femur or thigh bone is the largest and heaviest bone in the human body.

Final Answer: Stapes is the smallest bone in the human body