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Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.
It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.