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Median nerve

AnatomyNeurologyImportant

Major peripheral nerve of the upper limb supplying sensation to the palm and motor function to the thenar muscles, compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Korean

정중신경

손바닥 감각과 무지구 운동을 담당하는 상지의 주요 말초신경으로, 수근관 증후군에서 압박된다.

French

Nerf médian

Principal nerf périphérique du membre supérieur assurant la sensibilité palmaire et la motricité thénarienne ; comprimé dans le syndrome du canal carpien.

Word parts

  • medi/oRoot(Latin) Middle

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