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[Location] Where the temporal artery passes over the temporal bone of the head. The site is above and away from the midline of the eye. [How to Locate] The superficial temporal artery passes upward just in front of the ear Palpate gently, using the tips of 2 to 3 fingers. Used when radial pulse is not accessible. [Site] 
Temporal
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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