carpal tunnel

• Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся онемением, покалыванием или слабостью в кисти и руке, вызванное сдавлением срединного нерва в запястном канале.

A medical condition characterized by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and arm, caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist.

1. Anatomical structureB2formal

   A narrow passageway in the wrist formed by bones and ligaments, through which the median nerve and tendons pass.

   Анатомическая структура

   • The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve and flexor tendons.
   • Anatomists study the carpal tunnel to understand wrist function.
   • The carpal tunnel is located at the base of the palm.

2. Medical conditionB2formal

   A common condition causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and arm due to compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.

   Запястный канал

   • She was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after months of wrist pain.
   • Typing for long hours can increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel.
   • The doctor recommended a wrist brace to relieve carpal tunnel symptoms.