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Which nerve becomes compressed in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Correct Incorrect Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which supplies the hand, becomes compressed. This leads to sensations of numbness, tingling, and pain in the affected hand and arm.

Which nerve becomes compressed in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome?

  • Axillary nerve
  • Median nerve
  • Optic nerve
  • Trochlear nerve
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