left gluteus maximus
In 15 atlases
Definition
largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles
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Relations
- Origin
- iliac crest, iliac crest, gluteal surface of ilium, Lateral sacral crest, sacrum, coccyx, left sacrotuberous ligament, left sacrospinous ligament
- Insertion
- gluteal tuberosity, left iliotibial tract
- Action
- extension of the hip joint, abducting of the hip joint, laterally rotation of the hip joint
- Innervation
- inferior gluteal nerve
The 3D model shows 2 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.
Neighbouring structures
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Identifiers
- FMA
- 22329
- Wikidata
- Q66514396