Gluteal Muscle (Noun)
Meaning
Any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The gluteal muscle is a key muscle group that is responsible for hip extension and external rotation.
- Weak gluteal muscles can lead to poor posture and lower back pain.
- Squats and lunges are effective exercises for strengthening the gluteal muscle.
- The gluteal muscle is made up of three distinct muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.
- Overuse or strain of the gluteal muscle can cause pain and stiffness in the buttock and thigh.