deltoideus

Adjective

(comparative more deltoideus, superlative most deltoideus)

Noun

(plural deltoidei)

Short for deltoideus muscle much as deltoid is used as short for deltoid muscle.

Origin

deltoid + -eus. From Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidēs). See also: δέλτα (delta) the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

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From the outer tuberculum extends the large crista superior (insertion of pectoralis major and of deltoideus major muscles).

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