blood pressure
measures the pressure in the brachial artery during ventricular systole and diastole
first number is usually highest, second number is lower
a sphygmomanometer is used to measure BP. in mmHg (mm of mercury)
typical adult 120/80
measures the pressure in the brachial artery during ventricular systole and diastole
first number is usually highest, second number is lower
a sphygmomanometer is used to measure BP. in mmHg (mm of mercury)
typical adult 120/80