Shoulder Muscle Anatomy

The shoulder muscle, collectively known as the Deltoids, is a three-headed muscle that caps the shoulder area.


 

Shoulder Muscle Anatomy

Anatomy Chart courtesy of FCIT

The three heads of the Deltoid are the AnteriorLateral, and Posterior.

All three Deltoid heads attach to the humerus. The Anterior and Lateral heads originate on the collar bone, while the Posterior head originates on the scapula.

The Anterior Delt contributes to many Pec-related movement, e.g. bench press. The Lateral Delt is most active in dedicated lateral movements. The Posterior Delt is often activated in back exercises that involve the Teres Major and Rhomboid muscles.

 

Functions of the Deltoid Muscle

The function of the Deltoid muscle is essentially to move the arm away from the body.

The Anterior head raises it away to the front, the Lateral head up and away to the side and the Posterior head away to the rear.

Functions of the Deltoid Muscle

 


Visit the Shoulder Exercise Index for movements for your shoulders.

 

 

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