Based on the name gluteus maximus,which of the following statements about the muscle is true?
A) This is the smallest muscle of the femoral region.
B) This is the largest muscle of the gluteal region.
C) This is the intermediate muscle of the gluteal region.
D) This is the largest muscle of the femoral region.

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The prefix "gluteus" refers to the gluteal region (butt), and "maximus" means the largest. Therefore, the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle of the gluteal region.

Based on the Name Gluteus Maximus,which of the Following Statements