Palpations Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you palpate this pulse?
A
Femoral Pulse: (femoral artery/ femoral triangle) taken inferior to midpoint of inguinal ligament in the groin area
2
Q
Describe this pulsation
A
Popliteal Pulse: popliteal artery (continuation of femoral artery through adductor hiatus into popliteal fossa)
(difficult to feel pulse)
knee must be flexed to relax hamstrings and flex popliteal fascia
3
Q
What structures do you locate to palpate this pulse?
A
Posterior Tibial Pulse: felt between posterior surface of medial malleolus and medial border of calcaneal tendon
4
Q
Where do you palpate this pulse?
A
Dorsalis Pedis Pulse: the pulse is usually easily palpated over the dorsum of the foot along a line from the extensor retinaculum just lateral to the extensor hallucislongus tendon.
