Gluteus Definition

glo͝otē-əs, glo͝o-tē-
glutei
noun
glutei
Any of the three muscles that form each of the buttocks and act to extend, abduct, and rotate the thigh.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • gluteus muscle
  • glute
  • gluteal muscle

Other Word Forms of Gluteus

Noun

Singular:
gluteus
Plural:
gluteuses

Origin of Gluteus

  • New Latin glūteus from Greek gloutos buttock

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek γλουτός (gloutos).

    From Wiktionary

Gluteus Sentence Examples

  • The hip extensor action of the lower gluteus maximus contributes to knee stability through two mechanisms.

  • Sciatic nerve pain, also known as sciatica, occurs when the sciatic nerve that extends from the lower back through the gluteus and down the leg flares up.

  • To lift and stay in the position you must tighten the core stabilizing muscles of your stomach, low back, and gluteus maximus.

  • Therefore, the best calorie-burning exercises are the ones that use the biggest muscles, those in the rear end, or the gluteus maximus.

  • Your glutes are one of the largest muscle groups in your body and include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.

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