Multiple choice

Ear ossicle, incus is a modified form of which bone?

  1. Jugal

  2. Articular

  3. Quadrate

  4. Hyomandibular

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C Correct answer
Explanation

There are three auditory ossicles in the middle ear. Malleus (hammer shaped), incus (anvil shaped) and stapes (stirrup shaped). Stapes is the smallest bone in the body. Malleus, incus and stapes are modification of articular, quadrates and hyomandibular bones respectively.