The Seven Largest Parts of the Human Body
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The human body is a world record in itself. Here's the list of seven largest parts of the human body.
1. The longest bone in the human body is the femur.Link
2. The largest artery is the aorta.
3. 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.
6. The longest single nerve is the sciatic nerve in the thigh, counting its branches and axons.
7. The longest muscle is the sartorius muscle in the thigh.
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very informative site thanks