When you count pulse beats are also counting heartbeats?

When you count your pulse, you are indeed counting your heartbeats. The pulse is a pressure wave created by the contraction of the heart ventricles. It can be felt at various points in the body, including the wrist, neck, and temple. When you place your finger on one of these points and feel the rhythmic pulsations, you are counting the number of times the heart beats per minute. So, counting your pulse is a reliable way to measure your heart rate.