DELTOID
ORIGIN Lateral third of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula to deltoid tubercle |
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INSERTION Middle of lateral surface of humerus (deltoid tuberosity) |
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ACTION Abducts arm, anterior fibers flex and medial rotate, posterior fibers extend and lateral rotate |
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NERVE Axillary nerve (C5, 6) (from posterior cord) |