Two possible pedal pulse positions to check
Check for either the dorsalis pedis pulse (on the top of the foot) or the posterior tibial pulse (located behind the medial malleolus — the ankle bone).
What are the 2 pulses in the foot?
There are 2 pulses in the foot that to check for - the dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) and the posterior tibial artery (PTA).
What is the pulse located on the top of the foot?
The dorsalis pedis pulse is palpable on the dorsum of the foot in the first intermetatarsal space just lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe. The posterior tibial pulse can be felt behind and below the medial malleolus.
