Questions: Muscle Shape Which of the following muscles is named for its shape? Levator scapulae Triceps brachii Vastus medialis Deltoid

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
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The answer is the last one (Deltoid): the original text in the question...

Explanation for each option:

  1. Levator scapulae: This muscle is named for its function, which is to elevate (levator) the scapula.

  2. Triceps brachii: This muscle is named for its structure, specifically having three (tri-) heads (-ceps) in the arm (brachii).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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