Letter G

Gluteal

Pertaining to the buttock region formed by the gluteal muscles (the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus).

The gluteal muscles extend the thighs and help support the body in standing.

The gluteal muscles also serve in hip abduction (spreading the legs).

See: Gluteus maximus

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