The stapes, found in the middle ear, is the smallest bone in the human body. Measuring just about 3 millimetres in length, it is shaped like a stirrup and plays a key role in our ability to hear.

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this transmits sound to the inner ear. With otosclerosis, the stapes - one of three bones behind the eardrum - becomes fixed or calcified. Hearing loss is a result of the stapes failing to move.

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Exostosis is a benign bone tumor that can grow on top of bones in your toes, feet, and other parts of your body. (Photo Credit: GIRAND/Science Source) Anyone can get exostoses.