Deltoid
Anatomical Info
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Position:
Anteroir -
Region:
Shoulder -
Plane:
Frontal
Muscle Characteristics:
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Movements:
Flexion, Extension, And Abduction -
Muscle Shape:
Convergent
Nerve:
Nerve
System
Spinal Plexus
Division
Trunk
Branch
Roots
Description
The deltoid muscle is a large, triangular muscle located in the upper arm. It is made up of three parts: the anterior deltoid, the lateral deltoid, and the posterior deltoid. The deltoid muscle is responsible for a number of movements of the upper arm, including flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. The deltoid muscle originates at the lateral edge of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula, and inserts at the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
In daily life, the deltoid muscle is used in a variety of upper body movements, such as reaching overhead, lifting objects, and rotating the arm. For example, when you reach up to grab something from a high shelf, you are using the deltoid muscle to help lift your arm. Similarly, when you throw a ball or punch something, the deltoid muscle helps to rotate your arm and generate force. Overall, the deltoid muscle plays an important role in allowing us to move our arms in a wide range of directions.
Targeted Muscle Exercises
Muscle Engaging Sports
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