Anatomy & Contents of the Carpal Tunnel

The video, presented by Kevin Tolkoff, explores the anatomy of the carpal tunnel, focusing on its structure, components, and functions. It explains the transverse carpal ligament's role and the contents within the carpal tunnel, including tendons and the median nerve. The video also highlights the transverse carpal ligament's functions, such as forming attachments for hand muscles and preventing tendon bowstringing.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Surgical procedures for carpal tunnel

• Pathology of the carpal tunnel

• Exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome

• Anatomy of the carpal tunnel

Which ligament forms the roof of the carpal tunnel?

• Ulnar collateral ligament

• Radial collateral ligament

• Transverse carpal ligament

• Flexor retinaculum

What is the role of the transverse carpal ligament in relation to the hand muscles?

• It forms attachments for the thenar and hypothenar muscles

• It prevents the hand muscles from contracting

• It has no role in relation to the hand muscles

• It provides blood supply to the hand muscles

What is the function of the transverse carpal ligament in wrist flexion?

• It restricts wrist movement

• It increases wrist flexibility

• It prevents bowstringing of the flexor tendons

• It allows the tendons to bulge out

Which nerve travels through the carpal tunnel?

• Ulnar nerve

• Radial nerve

• Median nerve

• Musculocutaneous nerve

How many tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus are there in total within the carpal tunnel?

• Eight

• Six

• Four

• Ten

What is unique about the flexor carpi radialis in relation to the carpal tunnel?

• It is not associated with the carpal tunnel

• It travels through the carpal tunnel proper

• It is the only tendon in the carpal tunnel

• It has its own separate compartment