Questions: Muscle Shape
Which of the following muscles is named for its shape?
Levator scapulae
Triceps brachii
Vastus medialis
Deltoid
Transcript text: Muscle Shape
Which of the following muscles is named for its shape?
Levator scapulae
Triceps brachii
Vastus medialis
Deltoid
Solution
The answer is the last one (Deltoid): the original text in the question...
Explanation for each option:
Levator scapulae: This muscle is named for its function, which is to elevate (levator) the scapula.
Triceps brachii: This muscle is named for its structure, specifically having three (tri-) heads (-ceps) in the arm (brachii).
Vastus medialis: This muscle is named for its location and size. "Vastus" means large, and "medialis" refers to its position on the medial side of the thigh.
Deltoid: This muscle is named for its shape, which resembles the Greek letter delta (Δ), a triangle.
In summary, the Deltoid muscle is named for its triangular shape.