Intramuscular injections in adults are often 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 an commonly used area for intramuscular injections in adults because it avoids the sciatic nerve. The gluteal fold (C) is not typically used as it is near the sciatic nerve. The posterior triangle (A), posterior median fossa (D), and cubital fossa (E) are not appropriate locations for intramuscular injections.

Intramuscular Injections in Adults Are Often Given in This Region