gluteus maximus
The 'gluteus maximus' is the largest muscle in the buttocks, crucial for hip movement and maintaining posture.
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Definition
B2Anatomy
(technical)The largest muscle in the buttocks, responsible for extending, rotating, and moving the hip joint.
Example
- The gluteus maximus plays a key role in movements like climbing stairs and standing up from a seated position.
B2Colloquial
(informal, humorous)A humorous term for the buttocks.
Example
- After the workout, my gluteus maximus was really sore.
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