stapes

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The innermost of the ossicles of the ear; the stirrup, or stirrup bone; -- so called from its form. See Illust. of Ear.

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Dysfunction of the three small bones of the middle ear – malleus, incus, and stapes – may cause conductive hearing loss. Source: Internet

In these cases, the stapes either is also missing or, in the absence of an eardrum, connects to the quadrate bone in the skull, although, it is presumed, it still has some ability to transmit vibrations to the inner ear. Source: Internet

The malleus articulates to incus which connects to the stapes. Source: Internet

The footplate of the stapes connects to the oval window, the beginning of the inner ear. Source: Internet

When the stapes presses on the oval window, it causes the perilymph, the liquid of the inner ear to move. Source: Internet

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