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What pulse is felt behind the knee?
The popliteal pulse is felt behind the knee.
What is the pulse point at knee called?
The pulse point at the knee is called the popliteal pulse. It can be felt behind the knee joint.
Where is the popliteal pulse located?
The popliteal pulse is located behind the knee.
Which pulse you located behind the medial malleolus?
The posterior tibial artery pulse is located behind the medial malleolus, just below the posterior tibial tendon. This pulse can be palpated to assess circulation in the lower extremity.
What is a popliteal pulse?
A popliteal pulse is a pulse that can be felt behind the knee in the popliteal fossa. It is an important pulse for assessing blood flow to the lower leg and foot. Monitoring the popliteal pulse can help in diagnosing vascular conditions or injuries affecting the lower extremities.
What two sites can a central pulse be palpated?
Femoral and carotid
What pulses can be palpated in the wrist?
Only one pulse is found near the wrist, this is called the radial pulse.
Where is the superficial pulse point that may be readily palpated?
pressure point
What pulse point should be palpated when assessing an unconscious victim?
Brachial
Is a popliteal pulse felt above the femur?
No, in the popliteal fossa. Go behind the knee.
Where is the femoral artery located?
The femoral pulse may be palpated at the juncture of the thigh and the pelvis, bear the femoral condyle, patient front.
What is the pulse in the leg called?
The leg has several pulses. The pulse in the groin fold is the femoral artery. The pulse felt behind the knee is the popliteal pulse. The pulses in the feet are the dorsalis pedis and the posterior tibial pulse.
