Which of the following muscles serves as a common intramuscular injection site,particularly in infants as the buttocks and arm muscles are poorly developed?
A) the vastus lateralis
B) the vastus medialis
C) rectus femoris
D) the vastus intermedius

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The vastus lateralis is a muscle located on the lateral side of the thigh and is a common intramuscular injection site, particularly in infants as their buttocks and arm muscles are poorly developed. The other muscles listed are also located in the thigh but are not commonly used for injections.

Which of the Following Muscles Serves as a Common Intramuscular