There are so many amazing facts to know about the human body. From the number of times your heart is expected to beat in one minute, to the number of taste buds present in your tongue… knowing how your body functions is really super cool.
This article, however, is about the longest and largest things in the human body. Who knows, one of these might be a N10 million question for you on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire someday! So make sure you know them and also share with your friends.
1. The longest bone in the human body is the femur
2. It is also believed that the Femur, alongside Tibia and Fibula that form the leg bones are the strongest bones in the body
3. The largest artery is the aorta and the largest vein is the inferior vena cava.
4. The largest internal organ is the liver. It is also the heaviest organ, with an average of 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds).
5. The largest external organ, which is also the largest organ in general, is the skin.
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6. The longest muscle is the sartorius muscle in the thigh.
7. The longest single nerve is the sciatic nerve in the thigh, counting its branches and axons.
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