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Largest ear ossicle is...

Largest ear ossicle is

A

Malleus

B

Incus

C

Stapes

D

Columella auris

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Ear Ossicles**: The human ear contains three ossicles located in the middle ear: the malleus, incus, and stapes. 2. **Understand the Shapes**: Each ossicle has a distinct shape: - Malleus: Hammer-shaped - Incus: Anvil-shaped - Stapes: Stirrup-shaped 3. **Determine Size**: Among these ossicles, the malleus is the largest, while the stapes is the smallest. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the largest ear ossicle is the malleus. 5. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: The option "columella auris" is not an ear ossicle and can be disregarded. **Final Answer**: The largest ear ossicle is the malleus. ---
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