Nine Pulse Sites of the Body Flashcards
1
Q
Radial
A
Thumb side of wrist about 1 inch below base of thumb (most frequently used site)
2
Q
Brachial
A
Inner (antecubital fossa/space) aspect of the elbow (pulse heard when taking BP)
3
Q
Carotid
A
At side of neck between larynx and sternocleidomastoid muscle (pulse used in CPR)
4
Q
Temporal
A
At side of head just above the ear
5
Q
Femoral
A
In groin where femoral artery passes to leg
6
Q
Popliteal
A
Behind the knee; pulse located deeply behind the knee and felt when knee is slightly bent
7
Q
Posterior Tibial
A
On medial surface of ankle near ankle bone
8
Q
Dorsalis Pedis
A
On top of foot slightly lateral to midline; helps assess adequate blood circulation to the foot
9
Q
Apical
A
At apex of heart; left of sternum, 4th or 5th intercostal space below the nipple
