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In the forearm, and it passes through what is referred to as the carpal tunnel formed by the transverse carpal ligament between the hamate hook and the trapezium carpal bones.

Good thing you're not a doctor... it's on the THUMB-SIDE OF THE WRIST... NOT THE FOREARM.

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A pulse can only be felt where there is a moderately hard surface behind the artery. The radial artery is the most common place to take a pulse because it runs right over the top of all the bones of the wrist.

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Major artery that carries blood to the lower arm along the side by the thumb.

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It overlies the radius, the main bone in the forearm.

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anterior spinal artery or posterior intercostal artery

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