The stapes bone, located in the middle ear, is considered the shortest bone in the human body. This horseshoe-shaped bone is responsible for transmitting sound waves to the brain. It measures a mere 2-3 millimeters or 0.1 inches in length, making it the smallest bone in the human body.
- The stapes is one of the three ossicles, the smallest bones in the human body, located in the middle ear.
- The other two ossicles are the malleus and the incus.
Damage to the stapes can result in partial or complete hearing loss.
