Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?
a. radial c. brachial plexus
b. ulnar d. median
D
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed by inflamed, edematous flexor tendons and tenosynovium.
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