gluteus

Examples

• All

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

  Plump Fiction (1997)

• 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

G

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

G

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

G

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

G

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

G

gluteus maximus

• Specialized

2 4.8

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

G

gluteus minimus

• Specialized

1 7.0

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

G

gluteus medius

• Specialized

7.1

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

G

gluteus muscle

• Specialized

4.1

A large muscle in the buttock that moves the thigh

V

vena gluteus

• Specialized

8.8

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

Surface Forms

Etymology