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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.
Muscles of the Gluteal Region. The gluteal region is an anatomical area located posteriorly to the pelvic girdle, at the proximal end of the femur. The muscles in this region move the lower limb at the hip joint. Superficial abductors and extenders â A group of large muscles that abduct and extend the femur.