Refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the inner ear.

-Which arrow points to the malleus?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question

Refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the inner ear.
 
-Which arrow points to the malleus?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Arrow B points to the malleus, which is one of the three small bones in the middle ear, along with the incus and stapes. The malleus is the closest bone to the eardrum and is shaped like a hammer, with a handle (called the manubrium) that attaches to the eardrum and a head that articulates with the incus.

Refer to the Figure Below of an Axial CT of the Inner