Deltoid Flashcards
0
Q
What is the distal attachment of deltoid?
A
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
1
Q
What is the proximal attachment of the deltoid?
A
lateral third of the clavicle, Acromion and spine of the scapula
2
Q
What innervates the deltoid?
A
Axillary nerve (C5, C6)
3
Q
What are the main actions of deltoid?
A
Clavicular (anterior) part flexes and medially rotates the arm
Acromial (middle) part abducts arm
Spinal (posterior) part extends and laterally rotates arm