Gluteus maximus muscle
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The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the glutealregion region and overlies most of the other gluteal muscles.
Summary
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origin
:- gluteal surface of the ilium behind the posterior gluteal line
- the lumbar fascia
- lateral mass of sacrum
- sacrotuberous ligament
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insertion:
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glutealgluteal tuberosity of the femur and iliotibial tract
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action
:- powerful extensor of flexed femur at hip joint
- lateral stabiliser of hip joint and knee joint
- laterally rotates and abducts thigh
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- innervation:
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