bottoms

Bottoms is a plural noun with several related senses. In human anatomy, it refers to the buttocks and the surrounding gluteal region. In clothing and fashion, it denotes lower-body garments. In geography and place names, "The Bottoms" is used as a local toponym for low-lying land or neighborhoods.

Anatomically, the buttocks consist of three gluteal muscles—maximus, medius, and minimus—covered by skin and fat. They form the rounded contour at the back of the pelvis and help support weight when seated. The gluteal muscles contribute to hip extension, abduction, and rotation, and they play a role in posture and locomotion. Blood supply comes from the superior and inferior gluteal arteries, and innervation from the superior and inferior gluteal nerves.

In fashion and retail, "bottoms" is a common term for garments worn on the lower half of the body. It includes trousers, jeans, shorts, skirts, leggings, and similar items. The specific categories and naming vary by region and brand, and fabrics range from denim and cotton to synthetics and blends.

In toponymy, "The Bottoms" appears as a neighborhood or district name in several cities, usually indicating a low-lying area near a river or floodplain. The term is descriptive rather than a formal designation and may reflect historical land use.