Vibrations of the eardrum set in motion three small bones in the middle ear.These are:
A) cochlea, basilar membrane, oval window
B) hammer, anvil, stirrup
C) stirrup, oval window, canal
D) anvil, cochlea, hammer

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The three small bones in the middle ear are commonly known as the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes). These bones work together to transmit and amplify sound vibrations from the eardrum to the fluid-filled inner ear, which includes the cochlea, basilar membrane, and oval window. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Vibrations of the Eardrum Set in Motion Three Small Bones