Structure [edit]. The gluteus maximus is the largest of the gluteal muscles and one of the strongest muscles in the human body. It inserts at the iliotibial band and the gluteal tuberosity of the femur.
Causes. Toxic megacolon occurs as a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, such as. and, and infections of the colon. The term toxic means that this complication occurs with infection or inflammation, and is very dangerous.1  ulcerative colitis.2  Crohn's disease.oxic megacolon occurs as a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, such as. and, and infections of the colon. The term toxic means that this complication occurs with infection or inflammation, and is very dangerous. 1  ulcerative colitis.
In severe cases, toxic megacolon may occur along with the deceiving findings of âimproved diarrhea.â A dramatic clinical picture of marked colonic distention, peritoneal irritation, fever, and elevated white blood count, and lactic acidosis is commonly found. Hypoalbuminemia, hypovolemia, and ascites are common.