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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.
The word âGluteâ is usually used to describe a gluteus muscle which is normally used as a plural in form of gluteal muscles. This is basically a combination of 3 types of muscles which build up buttocks. These muscles are known as: 1  Maximus. 2  Medius. 3  Minimus.