pulses of the UL and LL

Question 1

Subclavian A. pulse

Answer 1

In posterior triangle of neck as it lies superficially here

Question 2

Brachial A. pulse

Answer 2

– Middle of arm - medial to humerus
– In cubital fossa medial to biceps brachii tendon

Question 3

Radial Pulse

Answer 3

• Lateral to Flexor Carpi Radialis tendon
• Floor of anatomical snuffbox

Question 4

Ulnar pulse

Answer 4

• Can be felt deep to tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris - may be hard to palpate as lateral border of the tendon of the muscle covers it

Question 5

Axillary pulse

Answer 5

In the armpit

Question 6

Femoral artery pulse

Answer 6

At the mid-inguinal point
– Midway between line from the ASIS to the pubic symphysis

Question 7

Popliteal pulse

Answer 7

In the pop. fossa
difficult to palpate
Ask patient to passively flex the knee
Insert fingertips deep into the fossa

Question 8

Posterior Tibial A. pulse

Answer 8

Midway between medial malleolus and heel
Slightly behind and below the medial malleolus

Question 9

Dorsalis pedis A pulse

Answer 9

Between medial and lateral malleolus
Between Extensor hallucis longus tendon and Extensor dig. tendon to 2nd toe