The largest muscle in the human body is the gluteus maximus, also known as your buttocks or glutes. It's a powerful muscle responsible for hip extension, external rotation, and abduction.
While the gluteus maximus is the biggest muscle in terms of size, it's important to note that the quadriceps are considered the biggest muscle group in the body.
Here are some other interesting facts about the largest muscles:
- The latissimus dorsi, commonly known as the lats, is the widest muscle in the body. It's a large, flat muscle that covers the majority of your back.
- While the masseter, the primary chewing muscle, is the strongest muscle in the body based on its weight, it's not the largest.
- The quadriceps, located in the front of your thigh, are the largest muscle group in the body. They are responsible for extending the knee.
- The tongue is often incorrectly stated as the strongest muscle in the body. This is a myth, and there is no single "strongest" muscle as strength depends on different factors such as size, leverage, and function.
