Gluteal

Gluteal

Gluteal (pronounced: gloo-tee-al) refers to anything related to the gluteus muscles, the three muscles that make up the buttocks. The term is derived from the Latin word "gluteus," which means buttock.

Etymology

The term "gluteal" is derived from the Latin word "gluteus," which means buttock. It is used in the medical field to refer to anything related to the gluteus muscles.

Related Terms

• Gluteus Maximus: The largest of the three gluteal muscles, responsible for movement of the hip and thigh.
• Gluteus Medius: The second largest gluteal muscle, it plays a crucial role in hip stabilization.
• Gluteus Minimus: The smallest of the three gluteal muscles, it works in conjunction with the gluteus medius to stabilize the hip.
• Gluteal Region: The area of the body that includes the gluteal muscles.
• Gluteal Fold: The crease or line formed by the lower edge of the gluteus maximus muscle.
• Gluteal Cleft: The groove between the two buttocks, also known as the natal cleft.

Pronunciation

The term "gluteal" is pronounced as gloo-tee-al.

See Also

• Muscular System
• Anatomy
• Physiology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Gluteal
• Wikipedia's article - Gluteal

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