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Only one pulse is found near the wrist, this is called the radial pulse.

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Identify the artery palpated at each of the pressure points at the wrist?

Radial/Ulnar Artery


Name of the thumb pulse?

The neck pulse is the corotid pulse; the wrist pulse is the radial pulse; the arm pulse is the brachial pulse. it seems that the pulses are named according to the artery palpated; therefore, your thumb pulse must be your princeps pollicis pulse. this is an educated guess.


What is the pulse amplitude?

The rhythmical throbbing of arteries produced by the regular contractions of the heart, especially as palpated at the wrist or in the neck


What number are you suppose to multiply a person's radial pulse by?

The pulses in your wrist are known as radial pulses. To determine the pulse rate, multiply the number of pulses counted with four.


List the body sites where the pulse is most easily palpated and name the artery which is able to be palpated at each body sit?

Caratoid artery (neck). Brachial artery (inner bicep). Radial artery (wrist). Femoral artery (inside of thigh). Pedial artery (foot)


Where the pulse is usually determined?

The pulse is usually determined in the radial artery in the wrist. This artery is easily accessible and commonly used for taking a pulse because it is close to the skin's surface and is easily palpated.


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Briely describe the the location of posterior tibial artery pulses?

The posterior tibial artery pulses are located behind the medial malleolus (ankle bone) on the inner aspect of the ankle. They are usually palpated just below the ankle joint medial to the Achilles tendon. The pulses can be assessed by gently pressing with the fingers to feel the pulsation.


How do pulses in wrist and neck feel the same?

well the heart pumps the blood at the same time, so you can feel it at the same time no matter where you check it, under your knee, your wrist, on the joint of your arm, and your neck.


How do the pulses in your wrist and neck?

I'm guessing your asking how they work. Here is a web site that will explain it all. www.womensheartfoundation.org/content/Stroke/pulse_check.asp


Where can the masseter be palpated?

This muscle can be palpated below and anterior to the ear, just above the mandible (jawbone).


When checking a blood pressure the name of artery that is palpated is?

radial is the artery that is palpated when checking a blood pressure