Which structure is clinically relevant as a site of median nerve compression at the elbow?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which anatomical structure is significant in the context of median nerve compression at the elbow, suggesting an inquiry into anatomy or clinical medicine related to nerve injuries.
Answer
Between the two heads of the pronator teres.
The median nerve can be compressed at the elbow between the two heads of the pronator teres.
Answer for screen readers
The median nerve can be compressed at the elbow between the two heads of the pronator teres.
More Information
The pronator teres muscle is a common site for median nerve compression at the elbow due to its anatomical positioning. This condition is often called 'Pronator Syndrome'.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the site of compression with the more common carpal tunnel syndrome at the wrist.
Sources
- Median Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow - eMedicine - emedicine.medscape.com
- Nerve Entrapment Syndromes of the Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist | AJR - ajronline.org
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