The Radial Pulse Can Be Felt Just Lateral to the Tendon

Question

The radial pulse can be felt just lateral to the tendon of the ________.
A) flexor carpi ulnaris
B) flexor carpi radialis
C) extensor carpi radialis brevis
D) extensor carpi radialis longus
E) brachioradialis

Accepted Answer

The radial pulse is felt just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis, which is located near the wrist on the thumb side.