stirrup bone
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of stirrup bone
C17: so called because of its stirrup-like shape
Example Sentences
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It is on the inner side of the oval window, which was closed, as we have seen, by the stirrup bone.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
Now the vibrations of the tympanic membrane are passed along the chain of bones attached to its inner surface and reach the stirrup bone.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
The round head is connected with the anvil by a movable joint, while the long projection of the anvil is similarly connected with the stirrup bone.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
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