DELTOIDEUS
\dɛltˈɔ͡ɪdɪəs], \dɛltˈɔɪdɪəs], \d_ɛ_l_t_ˈɔɪ_d_ɪ__ə_s]\
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Origin: (1) Outer third of clavicle; (2) Acromion process; (3) Spine of scapula. Insertion: Prominence on middle of outer side of shaft of humerus. Nerve: Circumflex. Action: Part 1 draws arm forward and raises it; Part 2 adducts and lifts arm; Part 3 draws arm backward and raises it.
By Alexander Duane
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.