Deltoid muscle anatomy

Deltoid muscle

Shoulder muscles

The Deltoid muscle (derived its name from the Greek letter delta) is a large, triangular muscle occupying the upper arm and the shoulder giving it this rounded shape. The deltoid consists three sets of fibers: anterior, middle, and posterior. Start learning now!

License Image The deltoid muscle of the shoulder as seen from the front. See Also:Shoulder AnatomyUpper Back Muscles

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An overview of the extrinsic muscles of the shoulder including Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboid Major and Rhomboid Minor.

Moving down from the necks. We have a shoulder muscle (deltoid). It occupies almost the whole shoulder and can be divided into 3 parts - the front part (anterior), middle part (lateral), back part (posterior). www.anatomy4sculptors.com

As the arm gets lifted, the deltoid muscle becomes gradually less visible in the front. When the arm is fully raised, the muscle is completely invisible frontally, but all of it is visible from the back. https://anatomy4sculptors.com/

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License Image The deltoid muscle of the shoulder as seen from the front. See Also:Upper Back MusclesShoulder Anatomy

The front plate raise is a simple exercise for building bigger shoulders with basic equipment. Learn how to use it in your workouts!

deltoid muscle - lateral aspect

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Deltoid head origins

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The Medial Deltoid is one of three muscles that make up the Deltoid. Learn more about this muscle including its function and ways you can stretch and increase its strength.