Gluteus Maximus

Question 1

Briefly describe the Gluteus Maximus muscle giving its position

Answer 1

Powerful superficial muscle on the posterior aspect of the hip giving the shape of the buttock.

Question 2

Give the attachments of this muscle

Answer 2

Posterior aspect of the ilium, sacrum and coccyx (plus sacrotuberous ligament).
Blends into the iliotibial tract to attach into the lateral tibial condyle (Gerdy’s tubercle). Gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Question 3

Give the actions of this muscle

Answer 3

Hip extension and lateral rotation, trunk extension

Question 4

Name the nerve supply

Answer 4

Inferior Gluteal Nerve L5 S1

Question 5

Give one functional activity in which this muscle is important

Answer 5

Hip extension phase of stepping up, running, kicking a football