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Total number of muscles in human body ar...

Total number of muscles in human body are

A

439

B

639

C

306

D

206

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B
Total number of muscles in human body 639.
Myology is the study of muscles.
Kinesiology is the study of body movements.
.Largest muscle-Gluteus maximus (buttock muscle).
.Smallest muscle-Stapedius (which controls stapes smallest bone).
Longest muscle-Sartorius (Tailor's muscle).
Gastrocnemius muscles are found in shank. Achilles tendon is associated with gastrocnemius muscle.
.Latissimus dorsi is present in arm.
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