The first middle ear bone, the malleus, is also known as the:

A) hammer.
B) stirrup.
C) pliers.
D) anvil.


A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The stapes is the Latin word for stirrup.
C) The malleus is the Latin word for hammer.
D) The incus is the Latin word for anvil.

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