When a nurse draws blood, it is not uncommon for the needle to penetrate which muscle near the cubital region?
A) Pronator quadratus
B) Semimembranosus
C) Pronator teres
D) Buccinator
E) Supinator

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The pronator teres muscle is located near the cubital region (the elbow area), where blood draws commonly occur. The other muscles listed are located in different areas of the body and are not typically involved in a blood draw.

When a Nurse Draws Blood, It Is Not Uncommon for the Needle