The muscle(s) used in the ventrogluteal injection site is/are the:
a. vastus lateralis. c. gluteus maximus.
b. gluteus minimus and medius. d. deltoid.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is the muscle in the thigh.
B Correct: The gluteus minimus and medius muscles are used for the ventrogluteal site.
C Incorrect: This muscle is used for the dorsogluteal site.
D Incorrect: This muscle is used for the deltoid site in the upper arm.
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