Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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Chapter 17, Problem 9RQ
The malleus, incus, and stapes are the tiny bones located in the (a) external ear. (b) middle ear, (c) internal ear, (d) membranous labyrinth.
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