The Gluteus Maximus _______

Question

The gluteus maximus _______.
A) extends the leg at the knee
B) plantar flexes the foot
C) flexes the trunk
D) extends and rotates the thigh laterally

Accepted Answer

The gluteus maximus is the largest of the three gluteal muscles and is responsible for extending and rotating the thigh laterally. It is not involved in extending the leg at the knee, plantar flexing the foot, or flexing the trunk.