Pulses Flashcards
Where is found femoral pulse ?
In mid inguinal point, halfway between anterior superior iliac spine and pubic symphysis
Where is found abdominal aorta pulse ?
Above umbilicus in the midline
Where is found popliteal pulse?
In deep popliteal fossa
Where is found posterior tibial pulse?
It is found between the medial malleolus and achilles tendon
Where is found dosalis pedis pulse?
Lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon
Where is found radial pulse?
On lateral side of wrist, between flexor carpi radialis tendon and radius.
Where to find brachial pulse?
In the cubital fossa medial to biceps tendon
Where to find carotid pulse?
Lateral to upper border of thyroid cartilage
What pulses can be found on the face?
Superficial temporal and facial, they are branches of the external carotid, temporal can be found next to eyes, facial on the jaw
