1. Human Body

2. Pharynx Common passageway for food and air
Divides at its lower end into two passageways
Esophagus for food
Trachea for air (windpipe)

3. Arteries Carry blood away from the heart
Carry blood with high levels of O2
Come close to the surface of the body in several locations

4. Carotid Artery Site for checking pulse on the unconscious
Major artery of neck – supplies the head
Palpate on either side
Never press on both sides at the same time
Site for checking pulse on the unconscious
Do not use thumb

5. Femoral Artery Supplies the lower extremities
May be palpated in the groin

6. Radial Artery Major artery of the lower arm
Palpate on the palm side of the wrist, thumb side
Check pulse here on the conscious victim

7. Brachial Artery Use to determine the pulse in an infant
Main artery of the upper arm
Palpate on the inside of the arm
Use to determine the pulse in an infant

8. Checking The Pulse On The Foot
Posterior tibial pulse point
Inside ankle bone (medial side)

9. Terms Hemorrhage - profuse bleeding Shock - Inadequate circulation
Central Nervous System - consists of brain and spinal cord

10. Terms Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - clear watery solution
May be seen coming from the ears or nose (halo effect)
Edema – swelling
Xiphoid process:
landmark for determining hand position in CPR

11. Terms Patella - kneecap Femur - thighbone Tibia - shinbone
Fibula - smaller bone in the lower leg
Patella - kneecap

12. Terms
Humerus: upper arm
Radius and ulna: two bones of the forearm