Ever wonder why humans have the most pronounced posterior in the entire animal kingdom? It's not just a layer of fat, and it's not because we're all secretly doing squats. In this deep dive, we're dissecting the glorious gluteal region using real cadaver dissections to uncover the surprising anatomical and evolutionary secrets behind our famously large butts. You'll learn how bipedalism turned your gluteus maximus into the largest muscle in your body, why your glute medius and minimus are the unsung heroes of walking, and how modern life can lead to "dead butt syndrome." Plus, we'll cover the best "bang-for-buck" exercises to keep your glutes strong, healthy, and doing what they were designed for.
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Institute of Human Anatomy
