the wrist joint where the radial pulse may be felt and the neck just above the sternomastoid muscle where the carotid pulse may be felt
Is it possible to tell if things are not working correctly in your body by feeling the pulse in your wrist?
because theres a pulse there....this is the right answer
Why can the pulse be felt in certain areas of the body like wrist neck and hollow of the elbow
Veins or arteries are close to the surface,
Pulse can be felt where ever you can palpate the artery. Doctors normally palpate the radial artery at the wrist neck, because it can be felt well against the bone.
The popliteal pulse is felt behind the knee.
Typically the inner wrist or the base of the throat.
Places where an artery is close to the surface of the body.
What you feel in your wrist is a pulse. The pulse is caused by the heart pumping blood round your body.
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The sensation of the heart's beat felt in an artery as a wave of blood passes through is called a "pulse." The pulse can be detected at various points in the body, such as the wrist or neck, and reflects the heart's rhythm and rate. It is an important indicator of cardiovascular health.
There are several pulse points on the human body where the heartbeat can be felt. The most commonly checked pulse sites include the radial pulse at the wrist, the carotid pulse in the neck, the femoral pulse in the groin, and the popliteal pulse behind the knee, among others. In total, there are about 10 key pulse points that can be utilized for measuring heart rate.