Gluteus maximus

Musculus gluteus maximus

A large, thick, quadrilateral muscle forming the prominence of the buttock. It originates from the posterior gluteal line of the ilium, sacrum, coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament. It inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur.

النوع Muscle
جهاز الجسم Muscular
منطقة الجسم Hip
البنية الأم gluteal muscle
الاسم اللاتيني Musculus gluteus maximus
FMA ID 22314

الوظيفة

The largest and most powerful muscle in the body. Primary extensor and lateral rotator of the hip. Essential for standing from a seated position, climbing stairs, running, and maintaining upright posture.

الأهمية السريرية

Gluteus maximus weakness (Trendelenburg gait) results from inferior gluteal nerve injury. Gluteal muscle atrophy occurs with prolonged immobility. The muscle is used in myocutaneous flap surgery for pressure ulcer coverage.

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the Gluteus maximus?
A large, thick, quadrilateral muscle forming the prominence of the buttock. It originates from the posterior gluteal line of the ilium, sacrum, coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament. It inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur.
What is the function of the Gluteus maximus?
The largest and most powerful muscle in the body. Primary extensor and lateral rotator of the hip. Essential for standing from a seated position, climbing stairs, running, and maintaining upright posture.
What body system is the Gluteus maximus part of?
The Gluteus maximus is part of the Muscular.
What conditions affect the Gluteus maximus?
Gluteus maximus weakness (Trendelenburg gait) results from inferior gluteal nerve injury. Gluteal muscle atrophy occurs with prolonged immobility. The muscle is used in myocutaneous flap surgery for pressure ulcer coverage.
Where is the Gluteus maximus located?
The Gluteus maximus is located in the Hip region of the body.

البنى ذات الصلة

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.