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There are several muscles that can be utilized to administer intramuscular injections. Again, the veterinary assistant does not administer these injections but plays a large role in assisting the veterinarian or veterinary technician by properly restraining the animal. In order to properly restrain, it is important for the veterinary assistant to be familiar with the location of the various muscles (Figure 3.17).

 Lumbodorsal or dorsal lumbar muscle – located on either side of the midline.

 Triceps – located caudal to the humerus.

 Quadriceps – located anterior to the femur.

 Biceps – the posterior muscle of the hind leg.

 Semimembranosus/semitendinosus muscle group – located in the rear leg, also known as the hamstring muscles.

Figure 3.15 Veins.

Source: Courtesy of Dr Lori Renda‐Francis, LVT.

Figure 3.16 Saphenous vein.

Source: Courtesy of Dr Lori Renda‐Francis, LVT.

Figure 3.17 Muscles.

Source: Courtesy of Dr Lori Renda‐Francis, LVT.