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Deltoid is constructed with three main sets of fibers: 

Lateral/Medial (1)

Origin: Acromion Process (12)

Anterior (1a)

Origin: lateral third and anterior Surface of the Clavicle (11)

Posterior (1b)

Origin: posterior border of the Scapula Spine (10)

Insertion: all fibers from three parts converge to insert to the Deltoid Tuberosity (13) on the Humerus

Actions: arm Abduction (all fibers), shoulder Flexion and Medial Rotation of the arm (anterior fibers), shoulder Extension and Lateral Rotation of the arm (posterior fibers)

Helping Synergist Muscles:

  • together with Long Head of the Biceps Brachialis and Supraspinatus (2) acts to produce arm Abduction
  • with Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major (5), Long Head of the Triceps Brachii and Subscapularis acts to produce shoulder Extension
  • together with Short Head of the Biceps Brachii, Pectoralis Major, Supraspinatus (2) and Infraspinatus acts to produce shoulder Flexion

Note: the Anterior part (1a) together with the Medial part (1), contribute to Anteversion. The Posterior part (1b)together with the Medial part (1), contribute to Retroversion


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