Where are the main arteries located on your body?!


Question: Where are the main arteries located on your body!?
The ones that lead to your heart!? I know that the ring finger is connected to one (fourth finger on left hand) that leads to your heart, I've also heard that there are several on your back!? Can anyone tell me of any more!? Thanks for your help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
The radial artery is on the left side of the wrist and usually used to measure pulse rate!.
The popliteal artery is felt in the ankle or foot!.
The jugular and carotid arteries are the main arteries carrying blood to the brain!. The jugular is in the throat
There is a large artery branching off the aorta called the femoral artery in the thigh
There is also one on your tongueWww@Answer-Health@Com

The major arteries, (and veins), follow the major structural bones!.
Up & down the spine to the heart, and along the long bones of the arms & legs!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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