Subcutaneous vs. intramuscular injections An intramuscular injection ... 3 inches or more below your shoulder and above your elbow Buttocks Every time you give or get a shot, be sure to rotate ...

An intramuscular injection is a technique used to ... Muscle tissue can also hold a larger volume of medication than subcutaneous tissue. The deltoid muscle is the site most typically used for ...

The deltoid is also considered ... do not massage the muscle after the injection is administered. Another option to consider is subcutaneous DMPA, which can be injected in the anterior thigh ...

and subcutaneous tissues not bunched. Prior to injection, the CDC recommends locating the acromion (bony point at the end of the shoulder) and injecting about one to two inches (two to three ...