The body's strongest muscle is your tongue

This is a widespread myth. The tongue is often incorrectly called the "strongest muscle," but strength can be measured in different ways. By absolute force, the masseter (jaw muscle) is strongest - it can generate over 200 pounds of pressure on your molars. The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle. The tongue's "strength" comes from its endurance and flexibility, not maximal force. The tongue is also unique because it's the only muscle that attaches at only one end (the hyoid bone).