Institute of Human Anatomy - IOHA on MSN

The anatomy of the buttocks

Breaking down the combination of the gluteal muscle trio and the "padding" that defines our shape.
Shrinkage or inflammation of the buttocks' gluteus maximus muscles may reflect frailty, fat deposition and diabetes risk, researchers said. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Researchers are standing ...
The gluteal muscles are one of the largest muscle groups in the body. The muscle groups are considered difficult to exercise, but it’s not the case. The gluteal muscles - a group of four muscles that ...
Buttock pain can come from arthritis, nerve compression, or overuse. Sciatica is pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Osteoarthritis can cause a dull, aching pain in the ...
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