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Gluteus Maximus Flashcards

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Q

What is it?

A

Largest muscle in the body

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Origin

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Coccyx, edge of sacrum, posterior iliac crest, sacrotuberous, and sacroiliac ligaments.

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Insertion

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Iliotibial tract (upper fibers) and gluteal tuberosity (lower fibers). 

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 Innervation

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Inferior gluteal nerve

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Actions

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Extends, laterally, rotates, and abducts the hip at the coxal joint.
lower fibres adduct the hip at the coxal joint.

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