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stapes [′stā·pēz] (anatomy) The stirrup-shaped middle-ear ossicle, articulating with the incus and the oval window. Also known as columella. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The mass surrounded the stapes and involved the facial nerve. Years ago, I would say we were too concentrated, and we have taken stapes to diversify," said Samet. The tiniest mammalian bones--the middle ear's sound-transducing trio of the stapes, incus, and malleus--most distinctively distinguish mammals from other vertebrates. |
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