The iliac crest is used as a landmark to find which common site for intramuscular injection (IM)? This location poses little chance of injury to the sciatic nerve.
A) deltoid
B) vastus lateralis
C) gluteus medius
D) gastrocnemius

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The iliac crest is used as a landmark to locate the gluteus medius muscle, which is a common site for intramuscular injections. This location is preferred because it poses a low risk of injuring the sciatic nerve.

The Iliac Crest Is Used as a Landmark to Find