glutaeus Meaning, Definition & Usage

Glu*tæ"us noun (Also<

• Glutaeus
• Glutæus

)

Etymology

NL. See Gluteal.

Definitions

1. (Anat.) The great muscle of the buttock in man and most mammals, and the corresponding muscle in many lower animals. ✍ In man, the glutæus is composed of three distinct parts, which extend and abduct the thigh, and help support the body in standing.