Distractors
Holding the wrist in flexion decreases compression in the carpal tunnel region.
Holding the wrist in flexion increases compression in the elbow.
Holding the wrist in flexion decreases compression in the median nerve.
Key
Holding the wrist in flexion increases compression in the carpal tunnel region.
Question
In “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Assessment Tests,” author Whitney Lowe says during the Phalen’s test, neurological symptoms are increased because: