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The "ossicles" are the hammer, anvil, and stirrup (the malleus, incus, and stapes) which are small bones of the middle ear. They carry vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea, which allows us to hear sounds. They also "hear" sounds carried by vibrations in the body.

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The smallest bones in the human body are located in the inner ear, and are used to help regulate your equilibrium and balance.

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