Carpal Tunnel Flashcards

1
Q

Give the contents of the carpal tunnel

A

9 tendons + 1 nerve

  • 4 Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  • 4 Flexor Digitorum Profundus
  • Flexor Pollicis Longus
  • Median Nerve

Remember: 8 Digitorum tendons in a sheath together and flexor Pollicis Longus has its own.

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Give the borders of the carpal tunnel

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Medial side = Hook of hamate (+pisiform)

Lateral side = Trapezium (+ Scaphoid)

Base = Trapezoid + Capitate

Roof = Flexor retinaculum

Remember: Distal carpal bones!

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