GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

• Origin

Ilium, sacrum, and coccyx

• Insertion

Gluteal tuberosity of femur

• Agonist(s)

(Hamstrings)

- Biceps Femoris

- Semitendinosus

- Semimembranosus

• Antagonist(s)

(Hip adductors)

- Adductor magnus

- Adductor brevis

- Adductor longus

- Pectineus

- Gracilis

• Function

Hip extension, hip external rotation, hip abduction