What's the Strongest Muscle in the Human Body based on its weight?
Correct answer: A. Masseter
- A. Masseter
- B. Hands
- C. Neck
- D. Legs
Explanation
The masseter is commonly described as the strongest muscle relative to its weight because it can exert a very large force while closing the jaw. Claims about the strongest muscle vary with the measurement used, but masseter is the standard answer to this wording.
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