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Synonyms for deltoid
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : del-toid |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛl tɔɪd |
Définition of deltoid
Origin :- 1741, in deltoid muscle, so called for its shape, from Greek deltoeides "triangular," literally "shaped like the letter delta;" see delta + -oid.
- As in triangular : adj having three angles
- A red dab over the sternum, and on each arm in front of the deltoid.
- Extract from : « Castes and Tribes of Southern India » by Edgar Thurston
- (1-2 inches) long; leaves narrowly ovate to deltoid, 2.5-6 cm.
- Extract from : « Trees of Indiana » by Charles Clemon Deam
- He told her what Sopley had said about his deltoid, Henson about his thigh.
- Extract from : « The Story of Louie » by Oliver Onions
- What has become of the other two, the sterno-cleido mastoid and the deltoid?
- Extract from : « Artistic Anatomy of Animals » by douard Cuyer
- The portion of this muscle which is next the scapula is covered by the deltoid.
- Extract from : « Artistic Anatomy of Animals » by douard Cuyer
- The part of this muscle which arises from the humerus is covered by the deltoid.
- Extract from : « Artistic Anatomy of Animals » by douard Cuyer
- The arm is divided into three sections: the deltoid, brachial and carpal.
- Extract from : « Delsarte System of Oratory » by Various
- A single muscle, the deltoid, in this case does most of the work.
- Extract from : « A Practical Physiology » by Albert F. Blaisdell
- Above this groove, and on the external surface, there exists a rough surface which is the impression of the deltoid.
- Extract from : « Artistic Anatomy of Animals » by douard Cuyer
- The deltoid impression is very extensive, and descends pretty far down on the body of the bone.
- Extract from : « Artistic Anatomy of Animals » by douard Cuyer
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