| The Gluteus Maximus muscles
are a pair of muscles located in the buttocks and responsible for the
movement of the thigh/s.
To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the gluteus maximus
muscles, then click on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the gluteus maximus is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Medial iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx and sacrotuberous
ligament. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Proximal Part: Iliotibial band;
Distal Part:
Gluteal tuberosity of femur. |
Action(s): |
Extends and outwardly rotates the hip; Extends the trunk (torso)
of the body. |
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet.
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