Which of the Following Is an Important Bony Relationship of the Common

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important bony relationship of the common fibular nerve?

• A) lateral malleolus
• B) lesser sciatic notch
• C) medial femoral condyle
• D) obturator foramen
• E) neck of the fibula

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Definitions:

Stapes

A small bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, contributing to the sense of hearing.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the cochlea in the inner ear, vital for the process of hearing.

Ossicles

The three small bones located in the middle ear, named the malleus, incus, and stapes, that play a key role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.