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gluteus

gluteus

4 7.5
A large muscle in the buttock that helps move the leg
  • noun
  • /ˈɡluːtiəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glúteo
  • The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body and also one of the strongest.
  • gluteus maximus
  • gluteus medius
  • gluteus minimus

Examples

  • “Locate and expose the upper forward quadrant of either gluteus maximus.”

  • The highest priority is to activate that gluteus maximus muscle.

  • The quadriceps and gluteus maximus muscles were stimulated in one patient.

    Academic text (1992)
  • So number one, we have our gluteus maximus and it tucks in before it flares out for the hamstring.

  • The data represent the support forces recorded as the gluteus maximus was turned off and then reapplied while maintaining activation of all other hip extensors.

    Academic text (2001)
  • One produced spillover to both superior and inferior branches of the gluteal nerve, causing both the gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus to contract.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Quadriceps and gluteus maximus muscles were stimulated in the remaining patient, where foot drop was corrected by a passive orthosis.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The gluteus maximus plays a key role in helping us stand up from a seated position.

  • Many athletes focus on strengthening their gluteus muscles to improve their performance.

  • Exercises like squats effectively target the gluteus medius to enhance stability.

Synonyms

glute
vsgluteus
  • Informal
15 6.0

A large muscle in the buttock that moves the thigh

is the more formal clinical term used in anatomy
gluteus muscle
vsgluteus
  • Specialized
4.1

A large muscle in the buttock that moves the thigh

is the same concept used as the standard anatomical label
gluteal muscle
vsgluteus
  • Specialized
3.8

A large muscle at the back of the hip that moves the thigh and forms the buttock

emphasizes their role moving the thigh rather than size or bulk
glute muscle
vsgluteus
  • Specialized
3.7

A part of the buttocks that makes the hip and thigh move

is a plain collective name for these hip and thigh movers

Compounds

gluteus maximus
  • Specialized
2 4.8

A large muscle in the buttocks that moves the hip and thigh

gluteus minimus
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A small muscle in the buttocks that helps keep the hip steady and move the leg

gluteus medius
  • Specialized
7.1

A muscle on the side of the hip that helps keep the hips steady

gluteus muscle
  • Specialized
4.1

A large muscle in the buttock that moves the thigh

vena gluteus
  • Specialized
8.8

A vein on each side of the body that drains blood from the buttock muscles

Surface Forms

gluteus singular
gluteuses plural
glutei plural

Etymology

Gluteus comes from the Greek word gloutos, which means 'buttock'. So gluteus simply names the large muscles in the butt that help move the thigh.