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carpal tunnel

carpal canal

The fibro-osseous passageway on the palmar side of the wrist that connects the distal forearm to the middle compartment of the deep plane of the palm.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical conduit
Latin Name carpal canal
FMA ID 42352

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carpal tunnel?

The fibro-osseous passageway on the palmar side of the wrist that connects the distal forearm to the middle compartment of the deep plane of the palm.

What is the Latin name for the carpal tunnel?

The Latin name for the carpal tunnel is carpal canal.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:42352 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035038 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.