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Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
Question

Which is the smallest bone in the human body?

A.

Hip bone

B.

Fore arm bone

C.

Stirrup bone

D.

Rib

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Stirrup bone.
· The stirrup bone, also known as the stapes, is the smallest bone in the human body.
· It is located in the middle ear and is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the ear drum to the inner ear.
Information Booster:
· Hip bone: One of the largest bones in the body, not the smallest.
· Forearm bone: Includes the radius and ulna, which are much larger than the stapes.
· Rib: Ribs are long bones that form the ribcage, also much larger than the stapes.

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