buttocks
Let an agent explain the buttocks as an anatomical region, relay structure, function and clinical relevance in general terms, describe cultural attitudes with attribution, and distinguish anatomical from colloquial and sexualised uses.
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Purpose and description
Let an agent explain the buttocks as an anatomical region, relay structure, function and clinical relevance in general terms, describe cultural attitudes with attribution, and distinguish anatomical from colloquial and sexualised uses.
The two rounded fleshy masses at the rear of the pelvis formed by the gluteal muscles and overlying fat, present in humans and many mammals, serving in humans for sitting, posture and powerful hip extension in walking, running and climbing; the buttocks are a site of injections, pressure sores and surgery, are subject to cultural attitudes about modesty and beauty, and are named by many colloquial terms.
What it is for: Sitting, posture and hip extension.
It can be explain structure and function; relay clinical relevance; describe cultural attitudes; distinguish anatomical from colloquial uses.
Distinguishing features
Gluteal muscles
Prominent in humans
Weight-bearing in sitting
Cultural significance
What it looks like
Two rounded prominences at the lower back of the trunk.
How it is recognised
Gluteal region of the body
Gluteal muscles, fat, sitting bones
The hip is the joint; the perineum lies between; colloquial terms vary in register
Related models
is a kind of - in registry terms
is a kind of - in registry terms
is formed by - and other gluteal muscles
overlies - and the ischial tuberosities
In practice
Families and kinds
gluteal muscles: maximus, medius and minimus
subcutaneous fat of the buttocks
buttocks in other mammals
clinical aspects such as injection sites and pressure sores
cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the buttocks
Identifiers
TA2 regio glutealis Terminologia Anatomica
MeSH D002081 buttocks
Standards and regulation
Clinical guidelines on injection sites and pressure ulcer prevention
Cosmetic surgery regulation
Decency laws vary by country
Failure modes and hazards
Pressure sores in immobile patients
Injection injuries to the sciatic nerve
Risks of cosmetic augmentation
Sexualised or disrespectful presentation
Also called
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.buttocks
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Understand What the buttocks are.
Science.
Anatomy
Anatomy.
Anatomy
Anatomy.
- What structures form the buttocks, and how do they relate to the pelvis and hip? definition
- Is the question anatomical, clinical or about colloquial usage? boundary
Function
Function.
Function
Function.
- What functions do the buttocks serve in sitting, posture and movement, and why are they prominent in humans? definition
- Which entry fits gluteus maximus? action
Clinical Clinical relevance.
Clinical.
Care
Injections and pressure sores.
Care
Care.
- Why are the buttocks used for injections, and how are pressure sores prevented, per guidelines? provenance
- Is the user asking about a personal condition, which needs a clinician? boundary
Surgery
Surgery.
Surgery
Surgery.
- What reconstructive and cosmetic procedures involve the buttocks, and what risks are reported? provenance
- Which references are standard? provenance
Culture Culture.
Attribution.
Attitudes
Cultural attitudes.
Attitudes
Attitudes.
- How do cultures treat the buttocks in modesty, beauty and humour, with attribution? provenance
- Is the presentation respectful and non-sexualised? boundary
Language
Terminology.
Language
Language.
- What anatomical and colloquial terms exist, and how do registers differ? provenance
- Which sources are cited? provenance
Context Evolution and fitness.
Context.
Evolution
Evolution.
Evolution
Evolution.
- Why did large gluteal muscles evolve in humans, as research on bipedalism and running describes? provenance
- Which entry fits human bipedalism? action
Fitness
Training.
Fitness
Fitness.
- How are gluteal muscles trained and rehabilitated, in general terms? provenance
- Which entry fits strength training? action
What the second pass must settle
- Should gluteal muscles be the primary linked entry?
- How should clinical guidelines be linked?
- The registry entry has merged aliases including colloquial terms; should they be split off?