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The gluteus maximus extends the at hip at thigh (as in walking or climbing stairs). It inserts on the femur (the insertion).

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What joint does the gluteus maximus cross?

posteior part of the hip joint


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 name of the muscle that you use to sit in a chair?

You sit on your gluteus maximus. It is the part of your lower back sometimes referred to as your buttocks or posterior.


In what organ system is your gluteus maximus in?

The gluteus maximus is part of the muscular system, specifically in the lower body region. It is the largest muscle in the buttocks and plays a key role in activities like standing, walking, and running.


Where would you find the gluteus maximus muscle?

The combination of the three muscles Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteis Minimus are called the Buttocks (I guess this is the common name but its often used a technical term). Oddle these muscles are are the posterior part of the Pelvis and act to Extend the Thigh (pull it back) and Abduct it (pull it out to the side). The Outermose of the three is also the larges, glutes maximus, the innermost is the smallest, gluteus minimus and in the muddle is gluteus medius.


Which part of the body has the gluteus maximus muscle and the largest single muscle?

A person's buttocks (bottom; rear-end) contains the gluteus maximus muscle and the largest single muscle.The teacher tersely told the student to sit on his gluteus maximus and be quiet!


Where is the gluteal region of the body?

PCH Answer: The Buttocks Gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial muscle in the buttock. It is attached to the Ilium bone( part of the pelvis), the Sacrum, the side of the Coccyx via the Sacrotuberus ligament and apponueroses ( the Gluteal apponeurosis and the Erector spinae). The muscle fibres pass down at an angle and attach to the Iliotibial tract of the Fascia Lata, the deep fibres of the muscle attach to the Gluteal tuberosity of the Femur.


Are there lymp nodes located in the gluteus maximus?

Yes, there are lymph nodes located near the gluteus maximus, primarily in the pelvic region and along the iliac vessels. These lymph nodes are part of the body's lymphatic system, helping to filter lymph fluid and support immune function. However, there are no lymph nodes specifically within the gluteus maximus muscle itself. Instead, they are found in surrounding areas that drain lymph from this region.


Is your gluteus maximus part of the appendicular region?

For the most part yes. The only part of the axial skeleton it is in contact with is the sacrum and coccyx. But is it also attached to the iliac crest which is appendicular and its main action is extension and lateral rotation of the thigh.


What body parts of girls seduce them?

Many men feel the gluteus maximus or buttocks would be the sexiest body part.


What is called the sitting part of a human?

The sitting part of a human is commonly referred to as the buttocks or the seat. It is made up of the gluteal muscles and provides support when sitting.


What is a body part that's starts with the letter G?

The femur bone is a strong bone in the human thigh.