Our fastest muscle is... in our eyes

ZAP Notícias30 August 2026 at 21:30

The fastest muscles in the human body are in the eyes. Although they are not the strongest, the muscles that control and protect the eyes are considered extraordinary when it comes to speed and endurance.

The article mentions that the human body is capable of impressive movements, such as those achieved by Olympic sprinters and volleyball players, but clarifies that the fastest muscles are not in the arms or legs.

Eyes depend on several muscles to move and protect themselves. Some of these muscles control the eyelids, while others have specific functions not detailed in the available excerpt.

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