<P> The posterior tibial artery pulse can be readily palpated halfway between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon and is often examined by physicians when assessing a patient for peripheral vascular disease . It is very rarely absent in young and healthy individuals ; in a study of 547 healthy individuals only one person did not have a palpable posterior tibial artery . It is easily palpated over Pimenta 's Point . </P>
<P> The posterior tibial artery pulse can be readily palpated halfway between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon and is often examined by physicians when assessing a patient for peripheral vascular disease . It is very rarely absent in young and healthy individuals ; in a study of 547 healthy individuals only one person did not have a palpable posterior tibial artery . It is easily palpated over Pimenta 's Point . </P>
where do you palpate the posterior tibial pulse
where do you palpate the posterior tibial pulse
halfway between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon
halfway between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon