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Bones of the Middle Ear

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Which of the following bones in our ear is shaped like a hammer?

A

Incus

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B

Malleus

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C

Stirrup

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Malleus
Ear bones are named according to their shape. These bones includes, malleus (hammer), incus (anvil) and stapes (stirrup).

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