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One of the three bones of the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the ear drum to the inner ear.<\/p>\n

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One of the three ossicles in the middle ear, shaped like a stirrup.<\/p>\n

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One of the three ossicles (small bones) of the middle ear; it resembles a tiny stirrup and transmits vibrations from the incus (another of the three ossicles) to the inner ear.<\/p>\n

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A stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear that articulates with the incus and is attached to the membrane of the fenestra ovalis.<\/p>\n

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The innermost of the small trio of bones in the middle ear. It is stirrup-shaped, articulates with the incus, and is linked to the oval window of the inner ear.<\/p>\n

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The ossicle in the middle ear that articulates with the incus; commonly called the stirrup. The footplate of the stapes fits into the oval window.<\/p>\n

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The smallest among the trio of minuscule, sound-transmitting bones within the middle ear is known as the stapes. It holds the distinction of being the tiniest bone in the entire human body. This bone’s head connects with the incus, while its base slots neatly into the oval window situated on the inner ear’s wall.<\/p>\n

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Otosclerosis entails the immobilization of the stapes, preventing the transmission of sound to the inner ear. The resulting hearing impairment can be addressed through a surgical procedure known as stapedectomy.<\/p>\n

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The innermost of the three ear ossicles, resembling a stirrup in shape.<\/p>\n

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