A person experiences muscular weakness on the palm and lateral side of the hand and pain that shoots up the arm. What are these symptoms most likely caused by?
A. Compression of the radial nerve
B. Fasciitis
C. Compartment syndrome
D. Compression of the ulnar nerve
E. Compression of the median nerve
Answer: E
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