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  #1

The following structures pass through the carpal tunnel EXCEPT:
1-flexor digitorum superficiales tendon
2-flexor digitorum prfundons tendons
3-median nerve
4-radial artery

  #2

All pass through, except RADIAL A.

Another structure that goes through the Carpal Tunnel is Flexor Pollicus Longus.

Laterz!

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  #3

What is the carpal bone that upon dislocation can get into carpal tunnel and damage the Median N? wink

Also, what structures go through the Snuff Box?

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  #4

When you have a patient that comes in with classic carpal tunnel symptons, check to see what watch and bracelets this person might wear.

They do press on the nerve and cause the exact same symptoms.

This is a patient experience and something that has surprised residents in my program......

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bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....

  #5

Extensor pollicis longus and brevis and abductor pollicis longus.

  #6

LUNATE is the carpel bone , most commonly dislocated and may compress median nerve .







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