Question

did you know... gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body. according to the american society of plastic surgery, buttock implants rose 252% from 2000 to 2010. the gluteus maximus muscle is larger in humans compared to other primates because one of the major functions is maintaining upright posture. fill in the blank: what are the other two gluteal muscles besides gluteus maximus? ___________ sitting too much can cause the condition ___________, also known as \dead butt syndrome\ where the gluteal muscles will stop firing and temporarily become unusable.

Explanation:

The gluteal muscles include three main muscles. Besides the gluteus maximus, the other two are well - known in human anatomy. And "dead butt syndrome" is a recognized condition related to gluteal muscle inactivity.

Answer:

1. Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
2. Gluteal muscle inhibition