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Ventrogluteal Muscle
A site on the body located on the hip, away from the major nerves and blood vessels, used as a preferred site for intramuscular injections.
Intramuscular Injection
A method of delivering medication deep into the muscles, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Parenterally
Administering substances into the body in a manner other than through the digestive tract, such as intravenously or intramuscularly.
Low-molecular-weight Heparin
A category of anticoagulant medications that are derived from standard heparin, designed to prevent and treat blood clots with a lower risk of bleeding complications.