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Muscles of the body

Important muscles of the body –

  • Kissing muscle : Orbicularis oris
  • Toe dancer’s muscle : Gastrocnemius
  • Smiling muscle : Zygomaticus
  • Chewing Muscle : Buccinator
  • Blowing muscle : Buccinator
  • Prayer muscle : Sternocleidomastoid
  • Pouting muscle : Depressor anguli oris
  • Swimming Muscle : Latissimus dorsi (Also called Rowing muscle)
  • Tailor’s Muscle : Sartorius

Related questions

  • Circular muscle of lips that closes mouth and protrudes the lips : Its the “Kissing Muscle” 🙂 🙂 Orbicularis oris
  • Which muscle raises corners of mouth up : It means “Smiling” : zygomaticus

  • Total number of muscles in the body : 639
  • Longest Muscle : Sartorius
  • Shortest Muscle : Stapedius
  • Strongest Muscle : Masseter.
  • Weakest Muscle : Stapedius
  • Largest Muscle : Gluteus maximus (buttock muscle)
  • Smallest Muscle : Stapedius