Asked by basil hozeska on Sep 24, 2024
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What is the small bone in the ear that resembles a hammer?
A) Incus
B) Malleus
C) Ossicles
D) Stapes
Malleus
A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus, another middle ear bone.
- Appreciate the construction and operational aspects of the ear's diverse sections.
Verified Answer
RA
Rawan alkhusaibi5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The small bone in the ear that resembles a hammer is called the malleus. The other two bones in the middle ear are the incus and stapes, and together they are known as the ossicles. However, only the malleus has a hammer-like shape.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the construction and operational aspects of the ear's diverse sections.