An individual's pulse may be found in multiple locations throughout the body. when might it be necessary to check the pulse of an individual in the dorsalis pedis artery (the artery on the dorsal foot) instead of the carotid artery? b boldi italicsu underline bulleted list numbered list superscript subscript

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.

the tricuspid valve is present between right atrium and right ventricle