Popliteal pulses are assessed:
A. Behind the knee
B. At the top of the foot
C. Below the inguinal ligament
D. On the inner side of the ankle
A
A. Popliteal—behind the knee in popliteal fossa
B. Dorsalis pedis—along top of foot between extension tendons of great and first toe
C. Femoral—below the inguinal ligament, midway between symphysis pubis and anterior superior iliac spine
D. Posterior tibial—inner side of each ankle, below medial malleolus
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