Largest muscle of the body is

Options

(a) Stapedius
(b) gluteus maximus
(c) quadriceps
(d) gastrocnemius

Correct Answer:

gluteus maximus

Explanation:

The largest muscle in the body is gluteus maximus. It is the largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles (The gluteal muscles are the three muscles that make up the human buttocks. The gluteal muscles are formed of the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus and gluteus medius).