Radial artery

🧠Pulse Points refer to specific locations on the body where an artery runs close to the surface, allowing the pulse to be felt. These points are crucial in clinical practice for assessing heart rate, rhythm, and circulation: 1️⃣ Radial Pulse: Located on the wrist, just below the thumb. It is the most commonly used site for checking the pulse. 2️⃣ Carotid Pulse: Found on either side of the neck, alongside the trachea. It’s often used in emergencies because it is easily accessible and…

Arteries of Arm and Proximal Forearm Anatomy Clavicular branch Pectoral branch, Acromial branch, Deltoid branch, Thoracoacromial artery, Superior thoracic artery, Lateral thoracic artery, Subscapular artery, Circumflex scapular artery, Thoracodorsal artery, Axillary artery, Anterior circumflex humeral artery, Posterior circumflex humeral artery, Brachial artery, Profunda brachii (deep brachial) artery, Radial collateral artery, Middle collateral artery, Superior ulnar collateral artery…

Radial artery is one of the two arteries of the forearm. Description from mananatomy.com. I searched for this on bing.com/images #10TipsForGoodHealth

Definition of brachial artery in the Medical Dictionary by The Free Dictionary

License Image The main arteries are: aorta Head & Neck: external carotid artery internal carotid artery common carotid artery Arm: subclavian artery brachial artery radial artery ulnar artery Leg: common iliac artery external iliac artery femoral artery popliteal artery anterior tibial artery posterior tibial artery See Also:Coronary Artery DiseaseSystemic Vascular Resistance

Allen Test: "Hold patient's hand with palm up. Have patient clench and unclench hand while occluding radial and ulnar arteries. The hand will become pale. Lower the hand and have patient relax the hand. While continuing to hold radial artery, release pressure on ulnar artery. Brisk return of color (5 to 7 seconds) demonstrates adequate ulnar blood flow. If pallor persists for more than 15 seconds, ulnar flow is inadequate and radial artery cannulation should not be attempted."