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gluteus Definition

glu·teus (glo̵̅o̅t′ē əs; also glo̵̅o̅ tē′əs)

noun pl. glu′·te′i′glo̵̅o̅t′ē ī′; also glo̵̅o̅ tē′ī′

any of the three muscles that form each of the buttocks and act to extend, abduct, and rotate the thigh

Etymology: ModL < Gr gloutos, rump, buttock: for IE base see climb

gluteus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • maximus: Thank the lord, then, that their ability to kick gluteus maximus has returned.
  • medius: Weakness of gluteus medius causes the pelvis to dip downwards during the swing phase.
  • muscle: Nothing, but nothing, reaches the gluteus muscles like it does.
  • action: Gluteus maximus action was also seldom excessive ( 34 % ).