Q. The strongest muscle (based on its weight) of the body is the masseter muscle and is located in the ___:
Answer: Jaw
Notes: The masseter is located in the jaw and is one of the muscles of mastication or chewing. ? The bite strength of an average man is between 117 to 265 pounds. ? This ability to exert a force on an external object is an example of absolute strength.

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