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The gluteal group of muscles consists of 3 muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus. Gluteus is Greek for rump. Maximus is the largest of the muscles and Minimus the smallest. The role of the Gluteus maximus is different from the medius and minimus muscles because of their attachment points.
SHARE SHARE TWEET EMAIL. The back of the thigh is made up of the gluteal muscles superiorly and the muscles of the hamstrings -- semitendinous, semimembranous and biceps femoris -- inferiorly. The junction between the buttocks and the thigh is called the gluteal fold or sulcus.In order to tone the area just below the buttocks, you have to exercise both the glutes and the hamstrings with compound or multi-muscle exercises.ngage your core muscles to stabilize your body. Step 2. Inhale as you sink your hips and buttocks back as if you were sitting down in a chair. Continue to lower your body toward the ground until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Keep your back in a straight line from your head to your tailbone.