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The gluteus maximus is the muscle that helps with hip movement and function. It helps the body return to it's erect state after stooping or squatting and supports the trunk of the body at the top of the femur.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoSame as all the other muscles - to allow you to move about.
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∙ 14y agothe gluteus maximus has to move the whole body forward
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∙ 13y agowith lower fiber help to stabilize the patella.
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∙ 13y ago...stand erect. The gluteus maximus is the muscle in your butt.
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∙ 13y agoto die!
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What is a gluteus maximum?
The gluteus maximus muscle is the strongest muscle in the human body. It is located in the buttucks and is responsible for the movement of the thighs and hips.
Where is the largest muscle in the human body?
gluteus maximus is the largest muscle sartorius muscle is the longest muscle
Is the gluteus maximus the largest of the gluteus muscles in the cat?
The largest gluteal muscle in the cat is the gluteus medius as opposed to the misconception that it is the gluteus maximus. Though the gluteus maximus is very large in humans, this muscle is found to be small in the cat.
What system is gluteus maximus?
The gluteus maximus is not a system. It is a muscle. It is part of the muscular system. It is the most prominent muscle of your buttocks.
What is the muscle that holds the gluteus maximus called?
Gluteus Medius
What is the first largest muscle in the human body?
gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in your body
Is the heart the biggest muscle?
No your heart isn't your biggest muscle, The Gluteus Maximus is (Butt muscle). Another crazy fact is your tongue is your strongest muscle and your skin is your largest organ.
What is the antagonist muscle of the ilipsoas?
Gluteus Maximus
What is the name of the muscle in your bottom?
Gluteus Maximus
What is your bottom muscle called?
Gluteus Maximus
What is a synergist muscle for the gluteus maximus?
Piriformis
What muscle forms the buttock?
gluteus maximus
