The gluteus maximus is the main extensor muscle of the hip. It is the largest and outermost of the 3 gluteal muscles and makes up a large part of the shape and appearance of each side of the hips. It is the single largest muscle in the human body 😳 #gluteus #hipmuscles #surgicalanatomy | Cory Calendine, M.D.

📸 Check out this captivating video showcasing the Gluteus Maximus muscle and the inferior gluteal nerve in action! 💪 ⚡️ Nerve Anatomy: The Gluteus maximus muscle receives its nerve supply from the inferior gluteal nerve, which arises from the sacral plexus, stemming primarily from the L5, S1, and S2 nerve roots. 🔍 The inferior gluteal nerve arises in front of the piriformis muscle in the pelvis. It typically exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, travels beneath the piriformis

Piriformis is a muscle of the gluteal region which lies deep to the gluteus maximus. Piriformis belongs to a group of six short external rotators of the hip , i.e. gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, quadratus femoris, obturator externus. Attaching to the sacrum on one end and the greater trochanter on the other one, this muscle is reponsible for stabilising the hip joint and moving the thigh in various directions. Origin: Anterior surface of the sacrum (between the S2 and