Uranus at opposition is just barely visible to the naked eye and was undoubtedly seen by the ancients. But it moves very slowly, about four degrees per year, so that its motion is not readily apparent. With no special reason to watch this particular dim star over the course of several months, none of the ancient records identify it as a planet.
Pulse (or the count of arterial pulse per minute) is equivalent to measuring the heart rate. The heart rate can also be measured by listening to the heart beat directly (auscultation), traditionally using a stethoscope and counting it for a minute. The radial pulse is commonly measured using three fingers.
1 Alternatively count the beats in 10 seconds and multiply by six, or 15 seconds and multiply by four. 2  To measure your pulse at the wrist, place one hand palm up.  With the other hand, place the tips of your index, middle and ring fingers below the base of your thumb until you feel the pulse.