JAMB Biology 1987 Question 37

Question 37

Sense Organs

The sequence of ear ossicles from the fenestra ovalis is

  1. A.malleus, incus and stapes
  2. B.malleus, stapes and incus
  3. C.stapes, incus and malleus
  4. D.stapes, malleus and incus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (stapes, incus and malleus)

Explanation

The stapes fits into the oval window (fenestra ovalis), the incus is in the middle and the malleus touches the eardrum.