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Deltoideus

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Anatomy pictures

Deltoideus - distance - lateral
Deltoideus - distance - anterior
Deltoideus - distance - posterior

Referred pain pattern

  • Lateral part of shoulder region radiating down to lateral aspect of upper arm
  • Posterior part of shoulder radiating down into the posterior lateral aspect of upper arm
Deltoideus pain pattern -
anterior
Deltoideus pain pattern - lateral
Deltoid pain pattern - posterior

Muscle type

  • Phasic
    • Weakens when overactivated

Symptoms

  • Problems with most movement of the shoulder
  • Problems after impact trauma to shoulder

Muscle attachment zones

Videos

Short version

Detailed version

Myofascial lines

Superficial dorsal arm line

Anatomy

Position

  • Deep

Origin

  • Processus coracoideus scapula

Insertion

  • Along the medial aspect of the humerus (middle 1/3)

Main Function

  • Shoulder:
    • Flexion
    • Adduction

Nerve Innervation

  • Segmental
    • C5-C7
  • Peripheral:
    • Musculocutaneous

Arterial Supply

  • Brachial artery
  • Anterior circumflex humeral artery