A 45-year-old woman visits her physician with a complaint of pain and fatigue in her wrist and hand for 6 weeks. MRI confirms the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
What is the structure that forms the anterior wall of the carpal tunnel?
A-Skin
B-Superficial fascia
C-Palmer aponeurosis
D-Flexor retinaculum
E-Extensor retinaculum
Answer
Flexor retinaculum forms the anterior wall of the carpal tunnel. It is also known as the transverse carpal ligament.
The correct answer is D
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