Question

What is the muscle of the buttocks called?

Answer 1

Gluteal Muscles.

Explanation:

There are several muscles in the buttock. They are sometimes called the Gluteal muscles. Two of them are superficial:

1. Gluteus Medius
2. Gluteus Maximus

The deep muscles are:

1. Gluteus Minimus
2. Piriformis
3. Superior and Inferior Gemellus
4. Obturator Internus
5. Quadratus Femoris.

The glutal muscles are shown in these two pictures.