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[Location] Where the the femoral artery passes alongside the inguinal ligament. [How to Locate] You may need to press harder to locate the femoral pulse found about halfway between the anterior superior iliac spine and symphysis pubis, below the inguinal ligament. Respect the client’s privacy when attempting to locate this pulse. Used in case of cardiac arrest. Used for infants and children. Used to determine circulation of a leg. [Site] 
Femoral
R a d i a l
T e m p o r a l
C a r o t i d
A p i c a l
B r a c h i a l
F e m o r a l
P o p l i t e a l
P o s t e r i o r T i b i a l
P e d a l ( D o r s a l i s P e d i s )
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