Deltoid
Musculus deltoideus
A thick, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint. It originates from the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula, and inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus. Innervated by the axillary nerve (C5, C6).
功能
The primary abductor of the shoulder joint. The anterior fibers flex and medially rotate the arm. The posterior fibers extend and laterally rotate the arm. Gives the shoulder its rounded contour.
临床意义
Deltoid paralysis from axillary nerve injury prevents arm abduction. The deltoid is a common site for intramuscular injections. Rotator cuff tears may cause compensatory deltoid overuse.
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