Deltoid Tuberosity

Descriptions of Deltoid Tuberosity

Deltoid Tuberosity: a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Deltoid Tuberosity

Deltoid Tuberosity: The deltoid tuberosity is an anatomical feature of the humerus, more commonly known as the upper arm bone. The deltoid tuberosity is an area on the shaft, or middle, long portion of the humerus. It provides a site of attachment for the deltoid muscle.

Conditions that can afflict the deltoid tuberosity include deltoid muscle tears, trauma, fracture, and osteomyelitis.

Closely Related Organs: Deltoid Tuberosity

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Deltoid Tuberosity:

• Deltoid muscle
• Shoulder girdle
• Shoulder
• Humerus
• Scapula
• Clavicle
• Cartilage
• Tendons
• Joints
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Deltoid Tuberosity

The following conditions are related to the organ: Deltoid Tuberosity:

• Deltoid muscle tears
• Trauma
• Fracture
• Osteomyelitis

Other Names: Deltoid Tuberosity

The following are other names for the organ: Deltoid Tuberosity:

• Deltoid tubercle of the humerus

Sub Parts: Deltoid Tuberosity

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Deltoid Tuberosity:

• Bone tissue

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Deltoid Tuberosity

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Deltoid Tuberosity:

• Pain in shoulder
• Difficulty moving shoulder
• Swelling of upper arm
• Inflammation and redness of upper arm
• Arm deformity
• Fever

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Deltoid Tuberosity: Related Topics

• Deltoid
• Tuberosity

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