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What is the carpal tunnel |
Is an arch or a tunnel that runs into the hand to allow the tendons and nerves to enter the hand |
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Two layers form the carpal tunnel what are they |
A deep carpal arch Superficial flexor retinaculum The deep carpal arch forms a concave surface which is converted into a tunnel by the overlying flexor retinaculum |
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Describe the carpal arch (3) |
Concave on the palmar side forming the base and sides of the carpal tunnel Formed laterally by the scaphoid and trapezium tubercles Formed medially by the hook of the hamate and the pisiform |
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Describe the flexor retinaculum (4) |
Thick connective tissue which forms the roof of the carpal tunnel Turns the carpal arch into the carpal tunnel by bridging the space between the medial and lateral parts of the arch Originates on the lateral side and inserts on the medial side of the carpal arch |
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What goes through the carpal tunnel 4 professors On 4 scooters Near a friendly polite lady With money |
4 profundus tendons 4 superficialis tendons Flexor pollicis longus Median nerve |
