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Summary

The deltoid is a triangular muscle that wraps around the shoulder giving the shoulder a rounded shape. It main use is moving the arm in various directions and it also adds stability to the shoulder joint. it is a very useful landmark when studying the arm.

Basics

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Origin and Insertion

The deltoid starts at the spine of the scapula and it wraps around to the clavicle. Its three heads all intersect and attach to the middle of the humerus

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Functions

The middle head of the deltoid helps the arm move to the side. The front and back heads of the deltoid help move the arm back and forward. It also adds stabilization to the shoulder joint so you can lift heavier weights.

How to draw the muscle

There are infinite ways to draw anatomy this is one way to break it down. You can think the deltoid is like a box and you have to cut the box in triangular shape in order to get a more defined deltoid. Another way to think about the deltoid is thinking about in gestural curves. You can use a straight line or a C curve for the top of the deltoid, and for the sides can be broken down into a S curve or a straight and C curve. Important thing to remember is the deltoid wraps around the the shoulder

How to draw the deltoid muscle

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Everything beyond the basics

What is also important if one wants to study this muscle beyond the basics?
Go over the muscle more in detail and share intermediate up to expert knowledge.
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Reference Pictures (for study only)

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Got these from Pinterest artist is taco cat