Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Key Takeaways The apical pulse is best felt on the chest wall over the heart's apex.A normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute at ...

For palpation, use your fingertips or the area between the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints. Practice and attention will determine which area is most sensitive for you. The ...