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July 27, 2012
Q. Pop quiz on one of your favorite subjects: your body. Who was Gluteus Maximus? Who has more bones, you or that baby next door? Ever stuck your finger into your nares? Have you used your glossal organ lately? Is your pollex or your hallux more within reach? More embarrassingly, has anyone ever had to ostercog you to a taxi?
A. Your ancient-Roman-general-sounding gluteus maximus is actually the largest muscle of your body, that you're likely sitting on right now, says Anu Garg in “Another Word a Day.”
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