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prisoha [69]
2 years ago
6

The largest muscle in the body is the_____

Health
1 answer:
solniwko [45]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

<u><em>Gluteus maximus.</em></u>

Explanation:

The largest muscle in the body is the gluteus maximus. Located at the back of the hip, it is also known as the buttocks. It is one of the three gluteal muscles:

  • Medius
  • Maximus
  • Minimus

The primary functions of your gluteus maximus are hip external rotation and hip extension. You use it when you:

  • stand up from a sitting position
  • climb stairs
  • hold yourself in a standing position

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