Superficial temporal artery Facial artery Common carotid artery Brachial artery Radial artery Femoral artery Popliteal artery Posterior tibial - artery Dorsalis pedis artery (b) Pulse points Figure 20.8 Major arteries of the systemic circulation.

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A pulse can be felt in the following arteries: superficial temporal, facial, common carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis (Figure 20.8b). Name the artery from which each artery listed branches. Here is an example to get you started: The superficial temporal artery is a branch of the external carotid artery.

Superficial temporal
artery
Facial artery
Common carotid
artery
Brachial artery
Radial artery
Femoral artery
Popliteal artery
Posterior tibial -
artery
Dorsalis pedis
artery
(b) Pulse points
Figure 20.8 Major arteries of the systemic circulation.
Transcribed Image Text:Superficial temporal artery Facial artery Common carotid artery Brachial artery Radial artery Femoral artery Popliteal artery Posterior tibial - artery Dorsalis pedis artery (b) Pulse points Figure 20.8 Major arteries of the systemic circulation.
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