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What pulse site is located on the wrist below the palm on the thumb side?
Carotid artery
Radial artery
Ulnar artery
Femoral artery
The correct answer is: Radial artery
The radial artery is located on the wrist, specifically below the palm on the thumb side. It's one of the major arteries in the forearm and is easily palpable at the wrist, making it a common site for health professionals and coaches to assess pulse rate. The position of the radial artery allows for easy access to measure the heart's rhythm and strength of the pulse, which can provide valuable information about a person's cardiovascular health and fitness levels. In contrast, the carotid artery is situated in the neck, the ulnar artery runs along the opposite side of the wrist near the little finger, and the femoral artery is found in the thigh. Each of these arteries serves different areas of the body, which is why they are not assessed at the wrist for pulse measurement in the same manner as the radial artery.