|
Muscle |
Location |
Why It’s Considered Strong |
Type of Strength |
|
Masseter |
Jaw |
Can bite with force > 200 lbs (890 N); strongest relative to weight |
Force per weight (pound-for-pound) |
|
Gluteus maximus |
Buttocks |
Largest muscle; helps with standing, climbing, running |
Overall size & power |
|
Heart |
Chest |
Pumps ~2,000 gallons of blood daily for life |
Endurance |
|
Uterus |
Pelvis |
Powerful contractions during childbirth |
Short-term force (specialized) |
|
Tongue |
Mouth |
Very flexible, works in speech/swallowing, but not truly strongest |
Versati |