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deltoid tuberosity

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun deltoid tuberosity has 1 sense
  1. deltoid tuberosity, deltoid eminence - a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches
    --1 is a kind of tuberosity, tubercle, eminence
    --1 is a part of humerus

Definitions from the Web

Deltoid Tuberosity

Definition: The deltoid tuberosity is a bony prominence located on the lateral side of the humerus bone, just below the shoulder joint.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The deltoid tuberosity serves as the attachment point for the deltoid muscle.

Senses:

Sense 1: Anatomical Location

  • Sample Sentence: In a typical human skeleton, the deltoid tuberosity can be palpated as a small bump along the outer surface of the upper arm.

Usages:

Usage 1: Medical Anatomy

  • Sample Sentence: The orthopedic surgeon identified a fracture at the deltoid tuberosity during the patient's x-ray examination following a fall.

Usage 2: Sports Science

  • Sample Sentence: Athletes who regularly engage in weightlifting exercises must ensure their deltoid tuberosities are well-developed to handle the increased load on the shoulder joint.

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