Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Brachial Artery Palpation
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With the patient's arm slightly flexed, palpate the brachial artery with the pads of two fingers along the medial upper arm in the groove between biceps and triceps or in the antecubital fossa just medial to the biceps tendon. Assess the strength and contour of the pulse.
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