ACTIVITY 3

BARCELON_ACTIVITY 3

BARCELON_ACTIVITY 3

by Kimberly Barcelon -
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  1. Injection Site: vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh.

    1. Origin: greater trochanter and the lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur.

    2. Insertion: patella via the quadriceps tendon; patellar ligament to the tibial tuberosity.

    3. Action: extending the knee or straightening the leg at the knee joint.

    4. Locating the Injection Area: 

      1. Locate the greater trochanter of the femur, which is the bony prominence on the side of the hip.

      2. Find the kneecap

      3. vastus lateralis is found on the anterior and lateral aspect of the thigh; middle third of the thigh; about 1-2 inches above the knee, and away from the midline of the body.

  1. Injection Site: Deltoid 

    1. Origin: Anterior, lateral, posterior fibers

    2. Insertion: deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

    3. Action: shoulder abduction

    4. Locating the Injection Area: 

      1. Find the Acromion Process

      2. the injection site is approximately 2-3 fingerbreadths (about 1-2 inches) below the acromion process.