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Hand and wrist showing the median nerve and a cross-section of the carpal tunnel with nerve compression above nine tendons.
Medical illustration · Bo Dòkter Enlarge image (new tab)

Brain and nerves

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Tendons and a nerve pass through a narrow tunnel in the wrist. Pressure on this nerve can cause symptoms.