Carpal tunnel syndrome develops as a result of inflammation and swelling of ________ in the wrist.
A)bones
B)ligaments
C)tendon sheaths
D)bursa
E)muscles

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by swelling and inflammation of the tendon sheaths in the wrist, which compresses the median nerve and leads to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Develops as a Result of Inflammation and Swelling