deltoid
Medical term General Patient Care
The triangle-shaped muscle of the upper arm; a common intramuscular injection site for older children and adults.
Related terms
- bandageA strip of material used to hold a dressing or splint in place or to support a body part.
- bevelThe slanted, sharp tip of a needle.
- caneA single walking aid that improves balance or compensates for weakness.
- crutchesWalking aids used by patients who cannot bear full weight on a leg.
- Fowler's positionLying on the back with the head of the bed or table raised; high Fowler's is sitting upright at about 90…
- gait beltA strap placed around the patient's waist so staff can safely assist walking and transfers.
- gaugeThe diameter of a needle's opening; the higher the gauge number, the smaller the needle.
- immunizationDeveloping protection against a disease, usually through vaccination.
Study General Patient Care