Multiple choice

'Sphygmomanometer' is used to measure

  1. heart beat

  2. blood pressure

  3. lung pressure

  4. atmospheric pressure

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A sphygmomanometer is the medical instrument used to measure blood pressure. The name comes from Greek 'sphygmos' (pulse) and 'manometer' (pressure meter). This is the cuff wrapped around your arm during checkups.