Here's an overview of the nine pulse points or pulse sites on body and how RNs should assess them: Radial Pulse (Wrist) Brachial Pulse (Inner elbow) Carotid Pulse (Neck) Femoral Pulse (Groin) Popliteal Pulse (Behind the knee) Dorsalis Pedis Pulse (Foot, dorsum) Posterior Tibial Pulse (Ankle, posterior) Temporal Pulse(Temples)