The smallest bone i.e. stapes in the human body is in the ________ ear.

The organ responsible for hearing is the ear. The ear in addition to being responsible for the function of hearing is also responsible for maintenance of body equilibrium.

Key Points

• The ear is anatomically divided into three parts: external ear, middle ear and, and internal. 
• The smallest bone i.e. stapes in the human body is in the middle ear.
• The stapes which is connected to the inner ear through a thin membrane called the oval window transmits the sound energy into the inner ear. 
• The middle ear is in the form of a chamber and lies inner to the outer ear.
• It is filled with air. 

Hence, we can conclude that the smallest bone i.e. stapes in the human body is in the middle ear.