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What is Gluteus Muscle?
The gluteus muscle is a muscle located in the buttocks. It is the largest and most superficial muscle in the buttocks. The muscle is used to extend the hip and to rotate the hip medially.
Gluteus
maximus
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body. It is a two-headed muscle that spans the hip and the thigh, and it is responsible for the extension of the thigh, as well as for the stabilization of the hip joint. The gluteus maximus is a powerful muscle that is used extensively in activities such as running, jumping, and climbing. It is also used in everyday movements such as getting out of a chair or ascending stairs.
Gluteus Maximus
The gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles. It is a thick, fleshy muscle, located in the buttock region. The gluteus maximus is responsible for extending the hip joint, and assists in standing up from a seated position. It also provides stabilization to the hip and knee joints.
Gluteus Medius
The gluteus medius is a muscle located on the lateral side of the hip. It is responsible for abducting the hip (moving the leg away from the body), and for rotating the hip inward. The gluteus medius is also responsible for stabilizing the hip and pelvis.
Gluteus Minimus
The gluteus minimus is a small muscle in the buttocks. It is one of the three muscles that make up the gluteus maximus. The gluteus minimus is responsible for hip abduction and hip external rotation.
