Anatomical and functional specializations of the human gluteus maximus
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8313951 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jack T Stern (University of Chicago, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1972 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 315-339 |
| Publication date | 1972-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Physical Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9483 • E-ISSN: 1096-8644 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajpa.1330360303 |
| PMID | 4624653 |
| OpenAlex | W2079652393 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 22 |
| References cited | 23 |
Many anthropologists and anatomists have claimed that the human gluteus maximus is a functionally and structurally unique muscle, but there is not agreement on the actual characteristics of the muscle which do distinguish man from other primates. In this paper the superficial gluteus in a wide range of primates is discussed and those traits entirely unique to man are identified. The morphological specializations of the human gluteus maximus are confined to its cranial portion. This part is thicker in man than in any other primate; it has a new and firm origin, a modified ascending tendon of insertion, and an additional new insertion into the overlying fascia lata. Such changes improve the ability of the gluteus maximus to participate in controlling lateral stability of the trunk, and it suggested that this is the function which has been selected for in human evolution
Biology · Fascia · Fascia lata · Human body · Tendon · Trunk · Anatomy · Muscle Physiology and Disorders · Musicians’ Health and Performance · Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
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| Unique citing works | 22 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,42 |
| Citation span | 1974 - 2025 (52) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 19 |