right gluteus maximus
Muscular systemLower limbRightFMA22328
Nomenclature
right gluteus maximus
musculus gluteus maximus (Latin)
grande gluteo destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The most superficial and bulkiest of the glutei, responsible for the contour of the gluteal region.
Functionentry
Extension and lateral rotation of the hip; tenses the fascia lata; active in climbing and in rising from sitting.
Originentry
Posterior gluteal line of the ilium, posterior surface of sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament.
Insertionentry
Iliotibial tract of the fascia lata and gluteal tuberosity of the femur.
Innervationentry
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2).
Blood supplyentry
Superior and inferior gluteal arteries.
Clinical notes
Classic site for intramuscular injection in the upper outer quadrant, to avoid the sciatic nerve.
Model