The largest buttocks muscle is the ________.

A) iliopsoas
B) psoas major
C) gluteus maximus
D) tensor fascia latae
E) piriformis

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, involved in the extension and outward rotation of the hip joint.

Iliopsoas

A compound muscle composed of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, crucial for hip flexion and maintaining posture.

Piriformis

A muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limb, involved in the rotation of the hip and stabilization of the femur, and known for its association with the sciatic nerve.