The gluteal region is comprised of both heads of the gluteus maximus (iliac and axial), the gluteus minimus and medius along with the tensor fasciae latae. The maximal region is repsonsible for hip extension while the minimus and medius are concerned with hip abduction. The maximus, medius and minimus are almost exclusively visible from the rear while the tensor can be seen in the front view and slighty more in the front 3/4 view. The construction of this muscle group was confusing. The images represented in the book seemed to be disconnected and poorly related to one another. I realize that my tensor was constructed too far towards the rear of the figure which caused all of the subsequent parts to appear long and sinewy rather than representing more of a quadrillateral form. However, each piece, disregarding the tensor, was comparable in size to the next which allowed the construction to move quickly. Rather than construct each piece methodically before placing them on the figure, I made a crude form, attached it and then shaved away to achieve the appropriate contour.
As a group, we gathered to discuss our progress. I remained a little behind schedule but was able to complete the structures later that evening. We were all within relatively the same stage of completion so we simply set our models out and compared them collectively, providing input and critique as a whole.
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