Intramuscular injections in adults are frequently given in this region to avoid the sciatic nerve.
A) posterior triangle
B) ventral gluteal site
C) gluteal fold
D) posterior median fossa
E) cubital fossa

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The ventral gluteal site is a common and safe injection site for intramuscular injections in adults. It is preferred over the dorsogluteal site (gluteal fold) as it avoids the sciatic nerve, which runs through the dorsogluteal region. The posterior triangle and posterior median fossa are not commonly used injection sites, and the cubital fossa is a site for venipuncture, not intramuscular injections.

Intramuscular Injections in Adults Are Frequently Given in This Region