acromiodeltoid
|a-cro-mi-o-del-toid|
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/əˌkroʊ.mi.oʊˈdɛl.toɪd/
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/əˌkrəʊ.mi.əʊˈdɛl.tɔɪd/
shoulder muscle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromiodeltoid' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'tip' and 'deltoid' referring to the triangular shape of the muscle.
Historical Evolution
'acromiodeltoid' was derived from anatomical terminology used in the study of mammalian musculature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the specific muscle in certain mammals, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern anatomical studies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/28 02:21