Deltoid

Definition: Deltoid


Updated 06/07/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

This muscle wraps around the top of your shoulder, giving it that rounded contour. Not only does the muscle protect and pad the shoulder joint, the deltoid lifts (or flexes) the arm to the front of the body as well as to the side (abduction).

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