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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step

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Updated December 12, 2006

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Step 1 of 8 - Where Is The Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step Photo © ADAM
The median nerve travels from the forearm into your hand through a "tunnel" in your wrist. The bottom and sides of this tunnel are formed by wrist bones. The top of the tunnel is covered by a strong band of connective tissue called a ligament (transverse ligament).

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