stapes
Definition
- Noun:
- The stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea: The "stapes" is the smallest and innermost of the three tiny bones (ossicles) in the middle ear. Its distinctive stirrup shape allows it to function as a vital link in the chain of bones that conducts sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body.
- Otosclerosis is a condition that can cause the stapes to become fixed, leading to hearing loss.
- The vibration passes from the incus to the stapes.
Advanced Usage
- Surgical Context: The "stapes" is often discussed in medical contexts, particularly in relation to otology (the study of the ear).
- The surgeon performed a stapedectomy to replace the diseased stapes with a prosthesis.
Variants and Related Words
- Stapedial (adj): Relating to the stapes.
- The stapedial muscle is attached to the stapes.
- Stapedectomy (n): A surgical operation to remove the stapes.
- Ossicle (n): A general term for a small bone, specifically referring to the three bones of the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes).
Synonyms
- Stirrup: This is a direct synonym based on the bone's shape. In anatomical contexts, "stapes" is the precise term, while "stirrup" is the common descriptive name.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Ossicular chain: The series of three bones (malleus, incus, stapes) in the middle ear.
- Malleus: The hammer-shaped first ossicle.
- Incus: The anvil-shaped middle ossicle.
- Cochlea: The spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear, which receives vibrations from the stapes.
Noun
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the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
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