Quiz for:
Why Humans Have Big Butts

Question 1

What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus in human motion?

Question 2

How is the Institute of Human Anatomy encouraging engagement with their content?

Question 3

In addition to hip extension, what other major function does the gluteus maximus serve in the human body?

Question 4

What is the anatomical term most commonly used to refer to the buttocks?

Question 5

What is the anatomical term for the crease where the buttocks meet the upper thighs?

Question 6

Which muscle is the largest in the human body contributing significantly to the size of the human buttocks?

Question 7

What layers of tissue consist the buttocks from outermost to innermost?

Question 8

Which part of the buttocks is primarily responsible for hip extension?

Question 9

What is the common colloquial term used for the gluteal cleft?

Question 10

What did the lecture suggest about the thickness of the epidermis and dermis layers in the buttocks?

Question 11

Which layer of tissue in the buttocks varies in thickness among individuals?

Question 12

Why is the gluteus maximus essential for bipedal locomotion?

Question 13

In quadrupedal animals like cats and dogs, why isn't an engaged gluteus maximus necessary for upright posture?

Question 14

Where does the gluteus maximus attach in the body?

Question 15

According to the lecture, what motivates the practical observation of the gluteus maximus?