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TIL the stapedius is the smallest skeletal muscle in the human body, measuring about 6 mm. It stabilizes the stapes; the tiniest bone. In cases of otosclerosis, the stapes can be replaced with a titanium prosthesis under general anesthesia to restore hearing.

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