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1
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Demonstrate palpation of the abdominal aortic pulse (in umbilical region)

A

Abdominal aorta can be felt pulsing powerfully near lumbar vertebral bodies above the umbilicus just left of the midline. Use two fingers from each hand together.

2
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How would you palpate the femoral artery?

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At mid-inguinal point between ASIS and pubic symphysis.