Deltoid tubercle of spine of scapula
# Deltoid tubercle of spine of scapula

The deltoid tubercle of spine of scapula is a prominence on the spine of scapula. The spine, at lateral to the root of the spine, curves down and laterally to form a lip. This lip is called the deltoid tubercle.

## Muscles

Middle and inferior fibres of trapezius muscle, and deltoid muscle, attached to the deltoid tubercle. The deltoid tubercle marks the beginning of attachment of deltoid muscle.

## Additional images

* Left scapula. Animation. Deltoid tubercle is shown in red.
* Position of deltoid tubercle (shown in red.) Animation.
* Medial view of left scapula. Deltoid tubercle shown in red.
* Posterior surface of scapula. Deltoid tubercle is not labeled. But visible at center.
* Trapezius muscle. Posterior view.
* Deltoid muscle. Posterior view.
