Deltoid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deltoid is a noun meaning (anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
Meaning
(anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
- (geometry) A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
- (geometry) A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).
- In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
- Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.
Word Forms
- deltoids
Synonyms for deltoid
Depending on context, synonyms include delt, simple, unsubdivided.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simple, unsubdivided, delta, disc, deltic, disdiaclast.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.