Brachial artery pulse is located on the inside of the upper arm
near the elbow
The brachial artery is palpated on the anterior aspect of
the elbow by gently pressing the artery against the underlying bone with the
middle and index fingers.
Clinical significance
This pulse is commonly used to measure blood pressure
with a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer
How to examine for brachial artery pulse?
- Partially flex the elbow,
- Feel the pulse over the elbow with thumb or fingers
Rate, rhythm,
character, volume.
Character of the vessel wall.
Palpability of all vessels,
