The auditory bones, in the order in which they vibrate, are the:
A)stapes, malleus, incus
B)malleus, incus, stapes
C)incus, malleus, stapes
D)malleus, stapes, incus

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The correct order in which the auditory bones vibrate is malleus (hammer), incus (anvil) and stapes (stirrup). This is important for the transmission of sound waves from the eardrum to the inner ear. Choice B correctly lists the order in which the bones vibrate.

The Auditory Bones, in the Order in Which They Vibrate