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[Location] On the medial surface of the ankle where the posterior tibial artery passes behind the medial malleolus [How to Locate] Feel for this pulse by curving your finger behind and a little below the medial malleolus of the ankle. Often difficult to feel in obese or edematous clients. Used to determine circulation to the foot. [Site] 
Posterior Tibial
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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