The Whole Deltoid Muscle ________ the Humerus

Question

The whole deltoid muscle ________ the humerus.
A) abducts
B) flexes
C) pronates
D) rotates
E) inverts

Accepted Answer

The deltoid muscle is responsible for the abduction (movement away from the midline of the body) of the humerus. It does not flex, pronate, rotate or invert the humerus.