Chapter 12. Application of Changing Criterion Design. Limitations of the Study One limitation of the study was gender bias. It was noted in the study that there are more overweight girls than boys, yet the authors included only boys in the study. Therefore, the findings may not be generalizable to the general population.
Anatomy and supply. The gluteus maximus muscle builds the most superficial layer of the dorsal gluteal musculature and thus forms the surface anatomy of the gluteal region.
The gluteus maximus muscle is the most powerful extensor and outward rotator of the hip. Furthermore it supports the stabilization of the hip joint. The contraction of the cranial fibers leads to abduction whereas the contraction of the caudal fibers causes an adduction.