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![Strong woman exercising in the gym using weights.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSUYyg9zsmZ5P2ZoDNLZg7-320-80.jpg)
What's the largest muscle in the body, and the smallest?
By Anna Gora published
Several muscles could be called the "largest" in the body, depending on whether you're talking mass or surface area, but the body's smallest muscle has no competition.
![Girl at the beach tilts head to one side and uses finger to try to get water out of her ear](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXLFbQrepxxxvyxWVVAdCG-320-80.jpg)
How does water get stuck in your ear — and how do you get it out?
By Emily Cooke published
Whether it's from a day at the beach or a trip to the swimming pool, getting water stuck in your ear is very common. But how does it happen?
![A neuron stained pink and viewed under a microscope](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K979iPuoSFfXeGrsYyPFAK-320-80.jpg)
How many cells are in the human body? New study provides an answer.
By Emily Cooke published
A new analysis of more than 1,500 papers and 60 types of tissue has revealed the total number of cells in the human body.
![Close up of a young black woman's eyes as she looks at the camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U3QiPahqpAAQZXJbd8oVmi-320-80.jpg)
What are eyes made of?
By Emily Cooke published
The eyes are said to be the windows into the soul, but what are they made of?
![a school age girl with dark brown skin presents a simplified diagram of the human body to a teacher. the diagram depicts various organ systems and is labelled with yellow sticky ntoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hxFujtNorUK7AdF9248FU3-320-80.jpg)
What are the heaviest organs in the human body?
By Anna Gora published
Which of the body's organs weigh the most? The answer may surprise you.
![An illustration of neurones in the nervous system](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAoJVaNEYFX8VC3SmLSxSd-320-80.jpg)
The nervous system: Facts, function and diseases
By James Horton last updated
Reference The network of nerves is the body's electrical wiring.
![illustration of the anatomy of a bladder.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CMZfqvdBvjdGMSzdD3aTxk-320-80.jpg)
Bladder: Facts, function and diseases
By Anna Gora last updated
The bladder is a round, bag-like organ that stores urine.
![illustration of the thyroid gland](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zJ2SvbpanDtz4TsxKnEpAP-320-80.jpg)
Thyroid Gland: Facts, function & diseases
By Alina Bradford published
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in the throat. Here's what you need to know about its function.
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