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Definition of Deltoid tuberosity
1. Noun. A bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches.
Exact synonyms: Deltoid Eminence
Generic synonyms: Eminence, Tubercle, Tuberosity
Group relationships: Humerus
Generic synonyms: Eminence, Tubercle, Tuberosity
Group relationships: Humerus
Medical Definition of Deltoid tuberosity
1. A rough elevation about the middle of the lateral side of the shaft of the humerus, giving attachment to the deltoid muscle. Synonym: tuberositas deltoidea, deltoid crest, deltoid eminence, deltoid impression. (05 Mar 2000)