Functional Anatomy

Gluteus Maximus

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Functional Anatomy

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Origin

Posterior gluteal line of ilium, posterior
lower sacrum, side of coccyx, aponeurosis
of erector spinae muscles, sacrotuberous
ligament, and gluteal aponeurosis

Insertion

Larger proximal portion and superficial
fibers of the distal portion into iliotibial tract
of the tensor fascia lata; deep fibers of the
distal portion into the gluteal tuberosity of
the femur

Actions

Hip extension and lateral (external
rotation); lower fibers assist in hip
adduction and upper fibers assist in
abduction; via insertion into iliotibial tract,
helps stabilize the knee in extension

Nerve

Inferior gluteal nerve

0066-HI-XX Gluteus Maximus

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Functional Anatomy

2007-12-17

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