Which of these bones is not part of the ossicular chain?
A)malleus
B)incus
C)xiphoid process
D)stapes

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The xiphoid process is a small extension of the sternum and is not part of the ossicular chain, which is a group of three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The malleus, incus, and stapes are the three bones that make up the ossicular chain.

Which of These Bones Is Not Part of the Ossicular