The Bones of the Middle Ear Are

question 83

Multiple Choice

The bones of the middle ear are:

• A) considered part of the appendicular skeleton.
• B) considered part of the axial skeleton.
• C) not included in either group.
• D) There are no bones in the middle ear; it is composed only of cartilage.

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