The ossicle whose Latin name means stirrup is:
A) malleus.
B) cerumen.
C) incus.
D) stapes.
D
Explanation:
A) The word malleus means hammer.
B) Cerumen is earwax.
C) The word incus means anvil.
D) Correct.
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