Main Model


11 Deltoideus muscle

Deltoid
Proximal Attachment: Lateral third of clavicle; acromion and spine of scapula
Distal Attachment: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Innervation: Axillary nerve (C5, C6)
Main Action(s):
Clavicular (anterior) part - Flexes and medially rotates arm
Acromial (middle) part - Abducts arm
Spinal (posterior) part - Extends and laterally rotates arm