HUMAN ANATOMY

6th Edition

ISBN: 9781260210262

Author: SALADIN

Publisher: RENT MCG

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Chapter 12, Problem 12.2.2AYLO

The three gluteal muscles-gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus (table 12.6)

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HUMAN ANATOMY

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The three gluteal muscles-gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus (table 12.6)

Solution Summary: The author explains that the muscles of the gluteal region are categorized into two groups: superficial abductors and extensors and deep lateral rotators.

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