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Muscles of the Lower Limb
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Muscles that Cause Movement at the Hip Joint

Key muscles of the hip

Key muscles of the hip

The gluteus maximus can be seen at the top, cut away to expose the underlying muscles.

This image depicts the gluteus maximus in relation to the piriformis and iliac crest.

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