deltoid
The deltoid muscle is highlighted in red.
Meanings
Noun
- The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
- The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
Adjective
- In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta Δ; triangular.
- Of, or connected with the deltoid muscle
- Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.
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Origin
- From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής. See also: δέλτα, the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
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