SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 50

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

The smallest bone called stapes (or stirrup) found in the human body is located in the:

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. middle ear.

The smallest bone in the human body, called the stapes or stirrup, is located in the middle ear. It is one of the three tiny bones in the middle ear, collectively known as the ossicles. The stapes plays a critical role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the incus to the oval window of the cochlea in the inner ear. Despite its small size, about 3 millimeters, it is essential for effective sound conduction and hearing in humans.