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Radial Pulse: Located at the radial side of the forearm at the wrist
Ulnar Pulse: Located on the opposite side of the location of the radial pulse at
the wrist
Brachial Pulse: Located above the elbow at the antecubital fossa, between the
biceps and triceps muscles

Arteries in the Legs

Femoral Pulse: Located below the inguinal ligament, midway between the
symphysis pubis and the anterosuperior iliac spine
Popliteal Pulse: Located behind the knee
Dorsalis Pedis Pulse: Located at the top of the foot, in line with the groove
between the extensor tendons of the great and first toes
Posterior Tibial Pulse: Located on the inside of the ankle, behind and below the
medial malleolus (ankle bone)

Grading the Force

4 + = Strong and bounding
3 + = Full pulse, increased
2 + = Normal, easily palpable
1 + = Weak, barely palpable

Box 12-11

Common Postural Abnormalities

Lordosis (Swayback): Increased lumbar curvature
Kyphosis (Hunchback): Exaggeration of the posterior curvature of the thoracic
spine
Scoliosis: Lateral spinal curvature

Table 12-4

Criteria for Grading and Recording Muscle Strength

Data from Wilson AF, Giddens JF: Health assessment for nursing practice, ed 5, St.
Louis, 2013, Mosby.

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