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gluteus minimus

 

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Noun gluteus minimus has 1 sense
  1. gluteus minimus - the innermost of the three gluteal muscles
    --1 is a kind of
    gluteus, gluteus muscle, gluteal muscle, glute

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Gluteus Minimus

Description:

The gluteus minimus is one of the three muscles that make up the gluteal muscles in the human body. It is the smallest of the three and is located in the buttocks region.

Senses:

1. Noun - Anatomy:

In anatomy, the gluteus minimus is a muscle that lies deep in the buttocks, beneath the gluteus medius muscle. It helps with various movements of the hip joint.

Example sentence: The gluteus minimus is responsible for stabilizing the pelvis during walking and running.

2. Adjective - Popular:

In popular culture, the term "gluteus minimus" is often used humorously to refer to someone with small or undeveloped buttocks.

Example sentence: He was often teased by his friends for having gluteus minimus, but he didn't let it bother him.

3. Adjective - Local:

In local parlance, "gluteus minimus" may refer to a lesser-known exercise or fitness routine specific to a particular region or community.

Example sentence: The gym instructor introduced us to a gluteus minimus workout that really targeted the hard-to-reach muscles in our buttocks.

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