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Definition of Glutaeus

Glutaeus
Glutaeus Glu*t[ae]"us, n. [NL. See Gluteal.] (Anat.) The great muscle of the buttock in man and most mammals, and the corresponding muscle in many lower animals. Note: In man, the glut[ae]us is composed of three distinct parts, which extend and abduct the thigh, and help support the body in standing.

Meaning of Glutaeus from wikipedia

- The gluteal muscles, often called glutes, are a group of three muscles which make up the gluteal region commonly known as the buttocks: the gluteus maximus...
- The gluteus minimus, or glutæus minimus, the smallest of the three gluteal muscles, is situated immediately beneath the gluteus medius. It is fan-shaped...
- Antagonist Iliacus, psoas major and psoas minor Identifiers Latin musculus glutaeus maximus TA98 A04.7.02.006 TA2 2598 FMA 22314 Anatomical terms of muscle...
- hip (posterior fibers) Antagonist Adductors Identifiers Latin musculus glutaeus medius TA98 A04.7.02.007 TA2 2599 FMA 22315 Anatomical terms of muscle...
- sulcus Details Nerve Perforating cutaneous nerve Identifiers Latin sulcus glutaeus, ruga glutaea horizontalis TA98 A01.2.08.004 TA2 315 FMA 20233 Anatomical...