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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.
A gluteal strain is a condition rarely seen in clinical practice and is characterized by tearing of one or more gluteal (buttock) muscles. The gluteal muscles are a strong group of muscles situated at the back of the pelvis forming the buttock. The gluteals primarily are three major muscles: 1  gluteus maximus. gluteal strain is a condition rarely seen in clinical practice and is characterized by tearing of one or more gluteal (buttock) muscles. The gluteal muscles are a strong group of muscles situated at the back of the pelvis forming the buttock. The gluteals primarily are three major muscles: