Gluteus maximus
The gluteus maximus, also called the glutes, is one of the three gluteal muscles in the hip. It is the largest muscle in the human body.[1]
Structure
[change | change source]The gluteus maximus is the most superficial of the gluteal muscles, making up most of the buttock area.[2]
Training
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The gluteus maximus is part of several sports activities.
In other animals
[change | change source]In humans, the glutes are larger in size than in other primates.[3]
Gallery
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All three gluteal muscles, including the gluteus maximus -
The gluteus maximus and medius -
In this photo, the gluteus maximus is outlined and is aligned with the pelvis.
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References
[change | change source]- ↑ "What is the strongest muscle in the human body, Library of Congress".
- ↑ "Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Gluteus Maximus Muscle, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov".
- ↑ "Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh: Gluteus maximus, Gray's anatomy: The anatomical basis of clinical practice".