musculus gluteus maximus

Also known as glutes

largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles

Key facts

Origin: Gluteal surface of ilium , lumbar fascia , sacrum , sacrotuberous ligament
Insertion: Gluteal tuberosity of the femur and iliotibial tract
Artery: Superior and inferior gluteal arteries
Nerve: Inferior gluteal nerve ( L5 , S1 and S2 nerve roots )
Actions: External rotation and extension of the hip joint , supports the extended knee through the iliotibial tract , chief antigravity muscle in sitting and abduction of the hip
Antagonist: Iliacus , psoas major and psoas minor
Latin: musculus glutaeus maximus
Ta98: A04.7.02.006

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Article · Nederlands

De musculus gluteus maximus of grote bilspier is de grootste van de drie bilspieren en bepaalt een groot deel van de vorm van de billen. De musculus gluteus maximus beweegt het bovenbeen achterwaarts en stabiliseert de onderrug.

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