The gluteus maximus is the main extensor muscle of the hip in humans. It is the largest and outermost of the three gluteal muscles and makes up a large part of the shape and appearance of each side of the hips.

2024年8月16日 · The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body and is responsible for hip extension, external rotation, adduction, and abduction. It is also vital to the ability to stand upright. When the gluteus maximus is strained, injured, or even simply weak, it can lead to pain and inflammation.

2023年11月3日 · Gluteus maximus muscle (Musculus gluteus maximus) The gluteus maximus is the most superficial gluteal muscle that forms the prominence of the gluteal region. Along with the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae, it …

Gluteus Maximus is the largest and heaviest muscle in the body. It is the most superficial of all gluteal muscles that are located at the posterior aspect of the hip joint . It is the largest muscle at the hip representing 16% of the total cross-sectional area.

2018年1月20日 · The gluteus maximus muscle is located in the buttocks and is regarded as one of the strongest muscles in the human body. It is connected to the coccyx, or tailbone, as well as other surrounding...

2024年10月10日 · The gluteus maximus, one of the largest muscles in the human body, plays a key role in movement and posture. Its importance extends beyond aesthetics, affecting athletic performance and daily activities.

2023年10月30日 · Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the gluteal muscles. The gluteal muscles, also referred to as glutes or buttock muscles, are a muscle group consisting of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae muscles.

2023年4月1日 · The gluteus maximus is the most superficial and largest of the three muscles and makes up the bulk of the shape and form of the buttock and hip area. The gluteus maximus is a thick fleshy muscle with a quadrangular shape, sloping across the buttock at approximately 45 degrees to its distal insertion.

2025年1月21日 · The gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, playing a crucial role in the movement and stabilization of the hip and trunk. It is known for its power and size, significantly contributing to the shape of the buttocks.

2024年10月15日 · The gluteus maximus (plural: glutei maximi) is the largest muscle in the gluteal region and overlies most of the other gluteal muscles. Summary. origin. gluteal surface of the ilium behind the posterior gluteal line. the lumbar fascia. lateral mass of sacrum. sacrotuberous ligament. insertion: gluteal tuberosity of the femur and iliotibial tract