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The strongest muscle in the human body relative to its size is the masseter, located in the jaw.

Why it is true

The masseter, responsible for closing the jaw, can exert a biting force of up to ninety kilograms on the molars, surpassing other muscles in relative strength.

Source: Anatomy Journal

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