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Why is the pulse more faint in our wrist than in our neck or chest?
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Why is the pulse more faint in our wrist than in our neck or chest?

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The pulse felt on the neck is called the carotid pulse. When felt on the groin, it is called the femoral pulse. The pulse at your wrist is called the radial pulse. The pedal pulse is on the foot, and the brachial pulse is under the elbow

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