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Gluteus maximus action

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Hip extension

Lateral rotation

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Gluteus maximus innervation

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Inferior gluteal n.

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Tensor fascia lata innervation

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superior gluteal n.

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Gluteus medius innervation

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Superior gluteal n.

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Gluteus minimus action

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Hip abduction and medial rotation

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Piriformis innervation

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lumbosacral plexus

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Piriformis action

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hip stabilization and lateral rotation

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semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris long head innervation

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tibial division of sciatic n.

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semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris long head action

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hip extension

knee flexion