Surface Anatomy 13 398 Chapter Thirteen Surface Anatomy I magine this scenario: An unconscious patient has been brought to the emergency room. Although the patient cannot tell the ER physician what is wrong or “where it hurts,” the doctor can assess some of the injuries by observing surface anatomy, including: ■ Locating pulse points to determine the patient’s heart rate and pulse strength ■ Palpating the bones under the skin to determine if a fracture has occurr...