Optimal B12 Injection Sites for Maximum Absorption and Benefits Your Health Magazine How To Give Yourself an Intramuscular Injection IV Me Now FL Types of injections explained! Understanding the angles: intramuscular (im) : injects deep into the muscle at 90. subcutaneous (sc) : goes under the skin at 45. intravenous (iv) : Subcutaneous (SC) and Intramuscular (IM) Injections Must Knows for Subcutaneous administration: Pinch skin with non dominant hand and hold syringe with dominant hand Always inject: 2 inches away from umbilicus (for abdomen) 3 inches