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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 butt consists of three gluteal muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus, atop the gluteus medius, serves as the main buttock muscle and the largest muscle of the body. When you work the butt muscles, this is the main muscle you build for shape.The gluteus medius and minimus muscles help you keep your balance.HARE SHARE TWEET EMAIL. The butt consists of three gluteal muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus, atop the gluteus medius, serves as the main buttock muscle and the largest muscle of the body. When you work the butt muscles, this is the main muscle you build for shape.