gluteus

Meanings

• noun

  The name of the largest muscle in the human body, located in the buttocks.

  - "The gluteus muscle is crucial for powering movements like walking, running, and jumping."
  - "During a squat exercise, the gluteus muscle contracts to help lift the weight."

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Variants

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glutei , gluteus , glutei maximi , gluteus maximus

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Etymology

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The term 'gluteus' comes from the Latin word 'gluteus' meaning 'round, full, or plump'.

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Trivia

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1. The gluteus muscle is made up of three individual muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.

2. The gluteus muscle is responsible for around 35% of an individual's total body strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anatomy: Gluteus is a muscle in the human anatomy.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'gluteus' is often used in a humorous or sexual context due to its association with the buttocks.

How to Memorize "gluteus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large muscle located in the buttocks area. This is the gluteus muscle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gluteus' with the buttocks or the largest muscle in the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glutes are great' to remember the name of the muscle.

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