HUMAN ANATOMY
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Chapter 12, Problem 9WWWTS
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The accuracy of the statement, 'The gluteus maximus is the major flexor of the hip'.
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The gluteus maximusis one of the three gluteal musclesalong with gluteus mediusand gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus is the largest of the three and forms most of the leanmass of the buttock.
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