deltoid Definition
del·toid (del′to̵id′)
adjective
- shaped like a delta; triangular
- designating or of a large, triangular muscle which covers the shoulder and raises the arm away from the side
noun
the deltoid muscle
deltoid Usage Examples
Converse of object
- involve: This improves their ability to control the shoulder during the powerful concentric actions of the pectorals and anterior deltoid involved in throwing or serving.
- work: Barbell Military Press exercise John Gibb The barbell military press is a great exercise for working the deltoids.
Adjective modifier
- anterior: This improves their ability to control the shoulder during the powerful concentric actions of the pectorals and anterior deltoid involved in throwing or serving.
- rear: Rear Deltoid Pull; using the lower pulley of a cable machine perform 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps with a suitable weight.
- posterior: In the high bar method, the bar will be resting on top of the posterior deltoids right at the base of the neck.
Modifies a noun
- ligament: A few also have localized tenderness over the deltoid ligament; these tend to have more complex injuries.
- muscle: The deltoid muscle takes over lifting the arm once the arm is away from the side.
- script: It's a historical you're going to tell me you don't read deltoid script, aren't you?
- region: The upper arm ( deltoid region ) is the preferred site of injection.
- division: There was no change in contact area with lateralisation of fibula even with deltoid division.
Browse dictionary entries near deltoid
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- ‹ Delphinus
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