The masseter, or jaw muscle, is considered the strongest muscle in the human body relative to its size.
Why it is true
This muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during chewing and can exert a surprisingly high bite force, outperforming other muscles in relative strength.
Source: Scientific American
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