-Radial artery-on anterolateral area of the wrist just above the base of the thumb
- Brachial artery-on the inside of the upper arm just above the elbow joint (antecubital space) and medial to the biceps tendon
- Carotid artery-on the neck just lateral to the larynx (Adam's apple), with caution if prone to syncope or slow heart rate. Be sure to palpate only one side at a time and do not press too hard or you could impede the blood flow.