Deltoid tubercle of spine of scapula

The deltoid tubercle of spine of scapula is a prominence on the spine of scapula. The spine, at lateral to the root of the spine, curves down and laterally to form a lip.[1] This lip is called the deltoid tubercle.

Deltoid tubercle (of spine of scapula)
Left scapula. Posterior view. Deltoid tubercle shown in red.
Posterior view. Deltoid tubercle shown in red.
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Identifiers
Latintuberculum deltoideum (spinae scapulae)
TA98A02.4.01.006
TA21148
FMA23278
Anatomical terms of bone

Muscles

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Middle and inferior fibres of trapezius muscle, and deltoid muscle, attached to the deltoid tubercle.[1][2] The deltoid tubercle marks the beginning of attachment of deltoid muscle.[1]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c R.M.H. McMinn "Lasts Anatomy Regional and Applied" Elsevier Australia, 2003. p.129 ISBN 9780729537520
  2. ^ Alison Middleditch, Jean Oliver, "Functional Anatomy of the Spine," Butterworth-Heinemann (2002) p.113 ISBN 978-0750627177
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