deltoid
演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 源自 ←拉丁语 deltoideus
- 源自 ←古希腊语
词源说明
From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
释义（英文）
名词 Noun
- (anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
- (anatomy) The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
- (geometry) A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
- (geometry) A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).
形容词 Adjective
- In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
- Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.