Carpal tunnel

Question 1

Borders of the carpal tunnel

Answer 1

Inferior -

• Trapezius,
• Trapezoid,
• Caputate,
• Hamate

Lateral - Trapezoid and scaphoid

Medial - Hook of hamate and pisiform

Superior - Flexor retinaculum

Question 2

Contents of the carpal tunnel

Answer 2

• Tendons of flexor digitorum profundus
• Tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis
• Tendon of flexor pollicis longus
• Tendon of flexor carpi radialis
• Median nerve

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Question 3

Syndromes associated with the carpal tunnel

Answer 3

Carpal tunnel syndrome = compression of the median nerve (typing too much)