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Synonyms for deltoid


Grammar : Adj
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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
Example sentences :
  • 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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