Medical Definition of Musculus gluteus maximus
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Origin, ilium behind posterior gluteal line, posterior surface of sacrum and coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament; insertion, iliotibial band of fascia lata (superficial three-quarters) and gluteal ridge (deep inferior one-quarter) of femur; action, extends thigh, especially from the flexed position, as in climbing stairs or rising from a sitting position; nerve supply, inferior gluteal.
Synonym: musculus gluteus maximus.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Gluteus Maximus
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