Anterior Deltoid (Delt Ant L)
The M. Deltoideus Pars Clavicularis (Anterior Deltoid) is a muscle of the shoulder region. It is responsible for anteversion (flexion), internal rotation and horizontal adduction at shoulder joint. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Anteversion (flexion), internal rotation and horizontal adduction at shoulder joint
1 finger width distal and anterior to acromion
Orientation: Toward acromion–thumb
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192
Raise arm forward (flexion) against resistance
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Deltoideus Pars Clavicularis:
1 finger width distal and anterior to acromion. Orientation: Toward acromion–thumb. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Raise arm forward (flexion) against resistance. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Deltoideus Pars Clavicularis is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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