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Shoulder Extension (Posterior Deltoid)

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The posterior deltoid is a shoulder muscle that extends and laterally rotates the arm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The posterior deltoid is a shoulder muscle that extends and laterally rotates the arm. It is part of the deltoid muscle group, which also abducts the arm, flexes and medially rotates it. The deltoid is a thick and round muscle that contributes to the rounded lines of the shoulder.

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