The Most Common Site for Routine Assessment of Heart Rate

question 20

Multiple Choice

The most common site for routine assessment of heart rate is the

• A) radial artery.
• B) brachial artery.
• C) carotid artery.
• D) axillary artery.

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Definitions:

Fibula

The fibula is the slender and long bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a key role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting muscles of the lower leg.

Tarsals

The seven bones that form the ankle and the posterior portion of the foot arch.

Tibia

The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, commonly referred to as the shinbone.

Patella

A small flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint; commonly known as the kneecap.