The Smallest Bone on the Body, the Stirrup-Shaped Stapes Found

question 10

Multiple Choice

The smallest bone on the body, the stirrup-shaped stapes found in the middle ear, has a typical length of less than 0.33 cm.How long in inches is the typical maximum length of the stapes?

• A) 7.7 in
• B) 1 in
• C) 0.84 in
• D) 0.8 in
• E) 0.13 in

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