gluteus maximus

anatomy

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human muscle system

  • human muscular system: lateral view
    In human muscle system: Changes in the muscles of the lower limb

    …a third climbing muscle (gluteus maximus) also assists in abduction as well as in maintaining the knee in extension during weight bearing. The gluteal muscles are also responsible for much of the rotation of the hip that has to accompany walking. When the right leg is swung forward and…

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location and functions