The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the
A) gracilis.
B) sartorius.
C) rectus femoris.
D) gluteus medius.
E) gluteus maximus.

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The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract (IT band) and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the gluteus maximus. It is the largest and most superficial muscle of the buttocks and is responsible for hip extension and external rotation.

The Muscle That Inserts on the Iliotibial Tract and Gluteal