A.12 Assignment Pulses
• List and define ALL pulses
Brachial artery (forearm) – is the major blood vessel located in the upper arm and is the main
supplier of blood to the arm and hand. Radial artery (on wrist) – is a blood vessel that carries
oxygen-rich blood in the forearm. Carotid pulse (neck) – is the arteries take the oxygenated blood
from the heart to the brain. Femoral pulse (groin) – is a large artery in the thigh and the main
material supply to the thigh and leg. Popliteal pulse )under knee) – branches off from the femoral
artery, it is located under the knee and the back of the leg. Pedal pulse (feet) – is part of the
