clavodeltoid

/ˌklævəˈdɛltɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a clavodeltoid structure, typically a skeletal or muscular feature that is shaped like a combination of a clavicle and a deltoid muscle.

“The unusual muscle structure was described as clavodeltoid in the medical report.”

2. noun

a structure that is shaped like a combination of a clavicle and a deltoid muscle, such as a clavodeltoid muscle or bone.

“The unusual clavodeltoid bone in the fossilized skeleton was a subject of interest among paleontologists.”

Synonyms

  • musculocervical
  • shoulder-like

Antonyms

  • apical
  • axillary