Gluteus Maximus
The scientific name for a bum is the gluteus maximus muscle. It is the largest muscle in the human body and is responsible for movement of the hip and thigh.
The main muscle in the buttocks is the gluteus maximus. There are two other muscles in the buttocks as well - the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus - that help with various movements of the hip and thigh.
The large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior is called the gluteus maximus.
Gluteus Maximus is the correct name for your buttocks.
Well, darling, the scientific term for buttocks is the gluteus maximus. That's just a fancy way of saying "booty" in Latin. So next time someone asks about your gluteus maximus, just give them a little wiggle and a wink.
The term "gluteus maximus" comes from Latin where "gluteus" means buttock or rump, and "maximus" means largest or greatest. Therefore, the name refers to the largest muscle in the buttocks that is responsible for hip extension and thigh straightening.
The name of the muscle is gluteus maximus. This muscle gives shape to your hip.
The combination of the three muscles Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteis Minimus are called the Buttocks (I guess this is the common name but its often used a technical term). Oddle these muscles are are the posterior part of the Pelvis and act to Extend the Thigh (pull it back) and Abduct it (pull it out to the side). The Outermose of the three is also the larges, glutes maximus, the innermost is the smallest, gluteus minimus and in the muddle is gluteus medius.
The gluteus maximus is the Latin name for the bum.
The scientific name for the human buttocks is gluteus maximus.
You use your gluteus muscles, particularly the gluteus maximus, when sitting in a chair. These muscles help to stabilize your pelvis and support your weight while sitting.