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What movement of the thigh does contraction of the gluteus maximus produce?

Contractions of the gluteus maximus muscle causes (hyper)extension of the thigh.


What is the name of the large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior?

The large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior is called the gluteus maximus.


Is gluteus medius antagonist to gluteus maximus?

Yes, the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus are both muscles in the gluteal region, but they serve different functions. The gluteus medius primarily functions to abduct the thigh, while the gluteus maximus functions to extend and externally rotate the hip joint. They can work synergistically or as antagonists depending on the specific movement being performed.


Where is the Gluteus Maximus on a body?

Gluteus Maximus is the correct name for your buttocks.


What is the antagonist muscle to the gluteus maximus?

TFL does hop joint Flexion Abduction Medial rotation so you just need to find a muscle that does Extension adduction, and lateral rotation Gluteus Maximus does all those actions


What is a sentence for gluteus maximus?

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body and is responsible for hip extension and external rotation.


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 is the scientific name of buttocks?

Well, darling, the scientific term for buttocks is the gluteus maximus. That's just a fancy way of saying "booty" in Latin. So next time someone asks about your gluteus maximus, just give them a little wiggle and a wink.


What happens when the gluteus maximus contracts?

The purpose of the gluteus maximus is extension, including hyperextension, of the hip.


What is Antagonist to the psoas?

It depends in which function. Femur flexion: Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings, Sartorius and parts of Adductor magnus. Adduction: Gluteus medius and minimus, Tensor Fascia latae, Sartorius, Piriformis. Flexion of the lumbar spine: Quadratus lumborum and Erector Spinae.


What is the name of the muscle in the buttocks?

The main muscle in the buttocks is the gluteus maximus. There are two other muscles in the buttocks as well - the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus - that help with various movements of the hip and thigh.


What exercise works the glutemas maximus?

The correct spelling is gluteus maximus instead of glutemas maximus. Exercises that work the gluteus maximus include one-leg squats and one-leg deadlifts. Both front and side lunges work the gluteus maximus.