APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The gluteus maximus is the most superficial as well as largest of the three muscles and makes up most of the shape and form of the buttock and hip area. The gluteus maximus is a thick fleshy muscle with a quadrangular shape.

Detailed explanation-2: -The gluteus maximus is the most superficial gluteal muscle that forms the prominence of the gluteal region. Along with the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae, it belongs to the gluteal group of the hip muscles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Function. The gluteus maximus straightens the leg at the hip; when the leg is flexed at the hip, the gluteus maximus extends it to bring the leg into a straight line with the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a powerful extensor of the hip joint, the gluteus maximus is suited to powerful lower limb movements eg stepping onto a step, climbing, or running but is not used greatly during normal walking.