stapes (redirected from Smallest bone)

stapes /sta·pes/ (sta´pez) [L.] the innermost of the auditory ossicles; it articulates by its head with the incus and its base is inserted into the oval window

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sta·pes (stpz)

n. pl. stapes or sta·pe·des (stp-dz)

The smallest of the three auditory ossicles, whose base fits into the oval window and whose head is articulated with the lenticular process of the long limb of the incus. Also called stirrup.

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stapes

the innermost of the three ossicles of the ear; called also stirrup.