deltoid | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm | |
Synonyms: | musculus_deltoideus deltoid_muscle | |
Related terms: | skeletal_muscle rotator_cuff | |
2. | [ adjective ] (botany) of a leaf shape; suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex | |
Related terms: | simple | |