The rump muscles are also made up of a number of different muscle groups and have considerably more groups than the girdle muscles. They extend between the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]] and the thigh. These muscles are particularly large in the horse, providing the power for forward locomotion. | The rump muscles are also made up of a number of different muscle groups and have considerably more groups than the girdle muscles. They extend between the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]] and the thigh. These muscles are particularly large in the horse, providing the power for forward locomotion. |