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Definition of Musculus deltoideus

1. Noun. A large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm.

Medical Definition of Musculus deltoideus

1. Origin, anterior border and upper surface over lateral third of clavicle, lateral border of acromion process, lower border of spine of scapula; insertion, lateral side of shaft of humerus a little above its middle (deltoid tuberosity); action, abduction, flexion, extension, and rotation of arm; nerve supply, axillary from fifth and sixth cervical spinal cord segments through brachial plexus. Synonym: musculus deltoideus, deltoid. (05 Mar 2000)

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