The pulse can be felt in several locations on the body.
The pulse point that is located at the wrist is called the radial pulse. All together there are five pulse points in the human body.
popliteal pulse
That's the carotid pulse.
The carotid pulse. Its in the neck on either side of the throat.
pressure point
This site is called a pulse point. There are ten sites that are used.
You cannot die from getting hit at any pulse point (location).
The pulse can be felt in several locations on the body.The radial pulse point is on the thumb side of the inner surface of the wrist.The brachial artery pulse point is on the inner medial surface of the elbow, at the antecubital space (crease of elbow).The carotid pulse felt in the carotid artery of the neck when pressure is applied.The femoral point, located midway in the groin.The Dorsalis Pedis on the instep of the foot and the Popliteal at the back of the knee.
It is usually easiest to find the brachial pulse under the bicep, in the arm. The carotid pulse can be a little tricky, but if you can see it, you can get the rate visually.
Neck
the brachial artery
Neck