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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.
It is considered to be the smallest muscle out of the 3 main gluteal muscles and located right beneath medius. The minimus can be referred as a secondary muscle, but it can greatly help in extending hips. It appears from iliumâs external surface between front and base of gluteal lines.