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What is the major artery in the knee?
The major artery of the thigh is the Femoral artery and runs through the muscles, from the groin down the inner leg. It is approximately 4cm in length then it divides into two branches. The superficial femoral artery and the profunda femoris artery, which is closer to the femur that the femoral artery. The femoral artery does not leave the thigh and is aproximately 9 1/2 inches from groin to just above the knee.
Why isthere a pulse in my butt after a run?
you're more than likely feeling the femoral artery pulse with blood. It is located closer to the groin but branches out
Are most large arteries found deep inside the body?
generally yes with some exceptions (carotid artery, femoral artery, brachial artery etc) . veins are generally more superficial (closer to the skin) than arteries the theory is because this makes arteries harder to damage and makes you therefore less likely to bleed to death.
Is the femoral region proximal to the plantar region?
No, the femur is closer to the head than tarsals
Which pulse is closer to the heart?
If the question is where the closest location to get a pulse in relation to the heart is, then it is the coroteid artery, also known as the jugular, found on either side of the neck. The other locations are on the wrist, the inside of the arm, the arm pit, the inside of the femur for the femoral artery and the top of the foot. The pulse can be obtained from the temple as well, but is hard to actually feel with the fingertip and impossible to feel on infants.
Which pulse pressure point has the greatest amplitude and why?
The common carotid artery - because it's closest to the heart.
When the pulses is taken it is usually taken at an artery in the neck or wrist why?
There are three places in the body to get an accurate pulse. The femoral artery in the thigh, the radial artery in the wrist, or the carotid artery in the neck. The radial and carotid arteries are closer to the surface of the skin and thus are easier to get a pulse from.
Why are artery walls thicker than vein?
Because the blood flowing through them is at a much higher pressure, therefore they need to be thicker to withstand more pressure.
Why does the pulse feel stronger at the neck than at the wrist?
Because the artery supplying the brain is larger, closer to the heart, and carries more blood than the blood vessels in the wrist.
Why do peopletake blood from viens not arteries?
viens are closer to the skin, finding an artery would be more difficult. it will also cause a dipper wound and since the arteries are pressurized they may push the needle out and bleed harder. sometimes an inexpirienced nurse will hit and artery and the blood spray can be over two meters high.
Where does the Common carotid artery carry blood to?
The carotid artery is located in the neck. It runs form the aorta up each side of your neck. The external caratid arteries end closer to your ears. The internals run up to your brain.Goes from the aorta to your head. It's the artery you can feel pulsating in your throat, next to your larynx.the carotid artery is located in the neckThese arteries supply oxygenated blood to the head. They are located in the neck.Neck.Between larynx and the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the side of the neck.The carotid artery is located on the top portion of the heart.
What is cerebral age?
Cerebral age, or brain age, is a theory developed by Dr. Kawashima (a Japanese neuroscientist), who claims that the brain stops developing at the age of 20. So when playing puzzle games that can give you the age of your brain at the end of each round, the closer the brain age is to 20, the better your brain is.
