Carpal tunnel pressure is sometimes relieved by surgically excising part or all of which structure?

A. Median nerve
B. Extensor aponeurosis
C. Flexor retinaculum
D. Palmar aponeurosis
E. Extensor retinaculum


Answer: C

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