What are the three tiny bones of the ossicles? Select all that apply
a. Incus d. Malleus
b. Stapes e. Tensor tympani
c. Stapedius f. Tympanic membrane
A, B, D
The three tiny bones of the ossicles are the malleus (hammer), the incus (anvil),
and the stapes (stirrup). The tensor tympani and the stapedius are two tiny muscles involved in movement of the ossicles. The tympanic membrane is not a bone.
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