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

The gluteus maximus is the most superficial of the gluteal muscles, making up most of the buttock area.[2]

Training

The gluteus maximus is part of several sports activities.

In other animals

In humans, the glutes are larger in size than in other primates.[3]

  • 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

  1. ↑ "What is the strongest muscle in the human body, Library of Congress".
  2. ↑ "Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Gluteus Maximus Muscle, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov".
  3. ↑ "Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh: Gluteus maximus, Gray's anatomy: The anatomical basis of clinical practice".

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