1. The site of injection for a 2-month old well female infant’s immunization would be in the thigh, with the target muscle being the vastus lateralis.
Origin: Lateral border of the femur, extending from the greater trochanter to the distal third of the femur
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity
Action: Extends the knee
To locate the Vastus Lateralis, you must start by placing your hand on the child's thigh, just below the hip joint. Spread your fingers laterally to feel for the outer edge of the thigh. Next, divide the outer thigh into thirds, and inject the vaccine into the middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle.
2. The site for the baby’s 65-year-old grandfather’s immunization would be in the shoulder, with the target muscle being the deltoid muscle.
Origin: Acromion process of the scapula, clavicle, and coracoid process of the scapula.
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity on the humerus.
Action: Abducts, flexes, and extends the shoulder.
To locate the Deltoid Muscle, you must begin by locating the bony prominence on the shoulder, known as the acromion process. Measure two to three inches down from the acromion process, then inject the vaccine into the middle of the deltoid muscle.
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