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.
References
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- Cross section image: pelvis/pelvis-female-17—Plastination Laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
- Cross section image: pelvis/pelvis-e12-15—Plastination Laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
- Cross section image: pembody/body18b—Plastination Laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
