Where is the brachial pulse taken?

The brachial pulse is taken at the inner elbow, also known as the antecubital fossa. This location is where the brachial artery runs close to the skin's surface, allowing for easy palpation of the pulse. This artery is a continuation of the axillary artery and provides blood supply to the lower arm and hand. Accessing the brachial pulse is particularly important for assessing circulation in infants and for certain medical procedures, such as measuring blood pressure.

The other locations do not correspond to the brachial pulse. The wrist is primarily where the radial pulse is taken, the neck is where the carotid pulse is felt, and the ankle is associated with the dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulses. Each of these areas corresponds to different arteries and serves different clinical purposes.