1
Q
The largest artery, branches into smaller arteries to distribute oxygen-rich blood throughout the body
A
aorta
2
Q
Located near the thumb side of the wrist, the most common site for obtaining a pulse rate
A
radial
3
Q
Located near the side of the neck, the most accessible site in an emergency, such as cardiac arrest, to check for a pulse rate
A
carotid
4
Q
Located in the antecubital space of the elbow, the most common site to obtain a BP
A
brachial
5
Q
Located in the groin area, may be used for arterial punctures by specially trained personnel
A
femoral
6
Q
The only artery that does not carry oxygenated blood
A
pulmonary
