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The gluteal group of muscles consists of 3 muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus. Gluteus is Greek for rump. Maximus is the largest of the muscles and Minimus the smallest. The role of the Gluteus maximus is different from the medius and minimus muscles because of their attachment points.
Gluteus Medius/Minimus Tears. The gluteus muscles are a group of muscles that allow an individual to partake in rigorous activity such as running and jumping. These muscles are broad, strong muscles that make up the outer buttocks in the human body. The gluteus medius muscle is located at the outer part of the hip. The gluteus minimus is the smallest of the gluteal muscles and is located immediately beneath the gluteus medius.