During Puncture of the Greater Tuberosity of the Humeral Head

question 1

Multiple Choice

During puncture of the greater tuberosity of the humeral head (below the shoulder) for intraosseous access, the groove between the greater and lesser tuberosity must be avoided because it contains the bicep:

• A) vein.
• B) nerve.
• C) artery.
• D) tendon.

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