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Which statement regarding ‘stapes’ is correct?

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a

It lies in the auditory meatus.

b

It fits onto the oval window.

c

It conducts sound vibrations to fenestra rotundus.

d

It is analogus to columella auris.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Stapes is an ear ossicle in the middle ear. Stapes is attached to the oval window of the cochlea. The ear ossicles increase the efficiency of transmission of sound waves to the inner ear. Columella Auris is a tympanic membrane present in the ear. 

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