Muscle Palpation - Gluteus Maximus [ASMR]

This is a detailed, step by step, description on how to palpate gluteus maximus muscle by Keith Bootsma, RMT.

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Origins:
1-Posterior Iliac Crest
2-Posterolateral Sacrum
3-Coccyx
4-Sacrotuberous Ligament and the Fascia Covering the Gluteus Medius

Insertions:
1-Iliotibial (Band)
2-Gluteal Tuberosity of the Femur

Functions:
1-Extension of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint
2-Lateral Rotation of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint
3-Abduction of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint (Upper 1/3)
4-Adduction of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint (Lower 2/3)
5-Extends the Leg @ the Knee Joint
6-Helps Lock Knee in Extension*

Nerve:
Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Activation: (Prone)Resist Extension & Lateral Rotation of the Hip (Knee is flexed)
Lengthening: (Supine) Flexion & Medial Rotation of the Hip (Knee to Nose)