Gluteus Maximus

Question 1

Where is the gluteus maximus located?

Answer 1

It is the largest and most posterior of 4 muscles located on the outside of the pelvis

Question 2

Origin of the gluteus maximus

Answer 2

Outer posterior surface if the illium; posterior surface of the sacrum and coccyx; the aponeurosis of the erector spinae

Question 3

Insertion

Answer 3

Gluteal generosity on lateral surface of the proximal femur below the greater trochanter

Iliotibial band

Question 4

Innervation of gluteus maximus

Answer 4

Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, sacral spinal nerves 1 & 2)

Question 5

Chakra illuminated by gluteus maximus

Answer 5

First, muladhara

Question 6

What does tightness of gluteus maximus limit?

Answer 6

Forward folds

Question 7

What does weakness of the gluteus maximus limit

Answer 7

Back bends

Question 8

Monoarticular or Polyarticular?

Answer 8

Both!

Question 9

Describe the action of the gluteus maximus

Answer 9

Extends and externally rotates the hip.

Upper fibers assist to abduct the thigh.

Assists to stabalize fully the extended knee (via the iliotibial band)