Chapter 21.4, Problem 2AWYK

From the preceding discussion of arteries veins of the limbs, identify an artery or vein with special relevance to each of the following clinical applications: (1) the artery from which blood pressure is usually measured; (2) the artery where a patient's pulse is most often taken: (3) a vessel where pressure should be applied to stop arterial bleeding from a laceration of the thigh; (4) upper and lower limb veins where intravenous fluid is often administered; (5) a vein where blood samples are commonly drawn; and (6) a vein from which a portion may be removed and used for a coronary bypass graft.