The shoulder muscles responsible for arm abduction, flexion, and extension.

Deltoids muscle

Detailed Information

The deltoids are the rounded muscles that cap the shoulders. They consist of three parts: anterior (front), lateral (side), and posterior (rear). The anterior deltoid flexes and internally rotates the shoulder, the lateral deltoid abducts the arm, and the posterior deltoid extends and externally rotates the shoulder. Well-developed deltoids create the classic "broad shoulders" appearance.

Location

Front
Back

Exercises for This Muscle

Muscle Group
Shoulders
Subgroup
Deltoids