Name the artery used for measuring blood pressure? Is there any specific reason to use this artery for the said purpose? If so what are they?

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Brachial artery is used for measuring blood pressure. It is the major artery in the upper arm. It is a palpable artery and that too superficial in location and at same elevation to the heart which make it favourable to be used for measuring blood pressure.

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