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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.
Gluteus Maximus. As the name suggests the Gluteus Maximus is the largest in size and thickness and most superficial muscle of the three gluteus muscles and as a result of the largest mass it contributes most to forming the shape of the buttocks as we know.luteus. Gluteus, 4.0 out of 5 based on 5 ratings. The Gluteal Muscles or more commonly referred to as the Gluteus Muscles are located on the Buttocks and are made up of three individual muscles, the Gluteus Maximus, the Gluteus Medius and the Gluteus Minimus.