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The correct order of the middle ear bones from nearest to the eardrum to nearest the oval window is:

A) stirrup, anvil, hammer.
B) anvil, hammer, stirrup.
C) hammer, stirrup, anvil.
D) hammer, anvil, stirrup.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a crucial role in the process of hearing.

Middle Ear

A part of the ear located between the eardrum and the inner ear, comprising three tiny bones known as the ossicles that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Eardrum

The eardrum, or tympanic membrane, is a thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, ultimately leading to the perception of sound.

  • Understand the structure and function of the ear and its components.
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