Muscle

Origin: Superior surface and lateral margin of acromion process.

Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the Humerus.

Action: Abducts the arm at the shoulder.

Monitoring

Position: Flex arm 90°at the elbow, abduct Humerus level with shoulder.

Rotation: Forearm at a level plane to shoulder.

Stabilise: None required.

Monitor: Apply pressure at the elbow to adduct the Humerus.

Nerve Supply: Axillary - C5, C6.

Visceral Nerves:

Sympathetic: L1, L2, L3

Parasympathetic: Vagus X, S2

Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:

Anterior: Bilateral anterolateral from hip to knee

Posterior: Bilateral region between L1, L4 &

PSIS.

Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bilateral parietal eminences-posterior aspect.

Yuan point: LI4

Nutrition: Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Vit. D, iron.