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deltoid
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deltoid [′del‚tȯid]
(anatomy)
The large triangular shoulder muscle; originates on the pectoral girdle and inserts on the humerus.
(biology)
Triangular in shape.
(mathematics)
The plane curve traced by a point on a circle while the circle rolls along the inside of another circle whose radius is three times as great.
A concave quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal sides. Also known as Steiner's hypocycloid tricuspid.
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In contrast to rotator cuff strengthening, the deltoid muscles should not be strengthened as deltoid contraction will lead to further shoulder impingement by elevating the humeral head during abduction.
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It will improve the look of the quadriceps and the deltoid muscles.
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We could gaze upon his glistening pecs and deltoid muscles, light a few candles and go home spiritually uplifted.
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