Gluteus Maximus
Description
Name
- Gluteus Maximus Muscle
- Gluteus maximus
- Glut Max
- Greater Gluteal Muscle
General
- Most superficial of the gluteal muscle group, forms the prominence of the gluteal region
Origin
Insertion
- Greater Trochanter
- Gluteal tuberosity between the Adductor Magnus and Vastus Lateralis [3]
Actions
- Extend and externally rotate the thigh
- Steadies the femur
- Supports the trunk when an individual is standing on one leg [4]
Artery
Nerve
Anatomic Relationships
- Most superficial of all three gluteal muscles
- Deep surface covers: gluteus medius, pelvic bone, proximal hamstring, several lateral rotators
- Deep surface also in contact with trochanteric bursa, ischiofemoral bursa, gluteofemoral bursa
Clinical Significance
- Gluteal maximus dysfunction
- Inferior gluteal nerve dysfunction
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of yoganatomy.com
- ↑ Image courtesy of teachmeanatomy.info
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Barker PJ, Hapuarachchi KS, Ross JA, Sambaiew E, Ranger TA, Briggs CA. Anatomy and biomechanics of gluteus maximus and the thoracolumbar fascia at the sacroiliac joint. Clin Anat. 2014 Mar;27(2):234-40.
- ↑ Kim SM, Yoo WG. Comparison of trunk and hip muscle activity during different degrees of lumbar and hip extension. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Sep;27(9):2717-8.
- ↑ wanaga J, Simonds E, Vetter M, Patel M, Oskouian RJ, Tubbs RS. The inferior gluteal nerve often has a cutaneous branch: A discovery with application to hip surgery and targeting gluteal pain syndromes. Clin Anat. 2018 Sep;31(6):937-941.