Next, we’ll evaluate the carotid arterial vessel located right here, medial to the sternocleidomastoid in the neck. Actually, I have to feel around a bit to detect it. Oh, there. I have it now. I can feel it… yes, I can feel each impulse. Let’s help ourselves to assess this carotid arterial pulse by using the tip of the cotton swab watching its movement, placing the swab over that vessel. I need that help here to analyze the vessel. Let’s look together. [Cut-away]
Choose the best description of the carotid arterial pulse: