Multiple choice

Shortest bone in the human body:

  1. Leg bone

  2. Jaw bone

  3. Nose bone

  4. Ear bone
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Explanation

The stapes is one of the three ossicles (tiny bones) in the middle ear and measures approximately 2-3mm in length. It is the smallest and lightest bone in the entire human body, transmitting sound vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

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