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Which is the longest muscle in the body?
Question

Which is the longest muscle in the body?

A.

Soleus

B.

Gracilis

C.

Trapezius

D.

Sartorius

Correct option is D


The correct answer is (d) Sartorius.
· The sartorius is the longest muscle in the human body. It runs diagonally across the front of the thigh, from the hip to the inner side of the knee.
· This muscle helps in flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the hip, as well as flexing the knee. It plays a key role in movements such as crossing the legs.
Information Booster:
· Soleus: A powerful muscle in the lower leg, involved in standing and walking.
· Gracilis: A muscle located in the inner thigh, responsible for hip adduction and knee flexion.
· Trapezius: A large muscle in the upper back, responsible for moving and stabilizing the scapula (shoulder blade).

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