What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpus is a word derived from the Greek word karpos‚ which means "wrist." The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that normally functions as a support for the joint. The tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel to receive sensations from the thumb‚ index‚ and middle fingers of the hand. Any condition that causes swelling or a change in position of the tissue
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Executive Summary This report will discuss the infrastructure management of the Storm Water Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) of Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia. This tunnel was built mainly to cater to the reoccurring flash floods that happened in the area‚ and to act as an alternate traffic route. It began construction in 2003 and was operational early 2007. A structure of such magnitude required in-depth designing and precise construction methods to ensure that the structure would
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Apocalypse Now and Then Word Count: 993 A Change in Humanity George R. R. Martin’s short story‚ “Dark‚ Dark Were The Tunnels‚” is one of the pieces included in John Joseph Adams compilation of apocalyptic short stories titled Wastelands: stories of the apocalypse. This story is not a traditional story of the apocalypse; it is not about humanity’s struggle to survive immediately after an apocalyptic event‚ in a changed environment. Nor is it a story about how humans are affected emotionally and
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An analysis of Channel Tunnel project Introduction Channel Tunnel project‚ which aimed to create a fixed connection between Britain and France‚ is one of the largest private funded projects in the world. It required the use of newest technology and great management skills in order to deal with unexpected changes. Also the cooperation of two countries’ governments‚ several constructors‚ banks and other agencies are needed to make this project run smoothly. This essay divided the whole project
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there as several problems which hinders the reading process‚ one of them being tunnel vision’. This is a condition experienced by most readers especially beginners. This is because they lack non visual information’ when trying to digest certain texts. Non visual information is what is stored in the brain‚ prior knowledge or specific information which will enable the brain to associate with whatever is received through the eyes thus bringing comprehension to the reader’s mind when reading a text
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Channel Tunnel Project Management Mistakes Bellevue University PMGT335-316S Project Cost 15 February 2012 Channel Tunnel Project Management Mistakes The Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) project was one of the largest privately funded construction projects in history‚ and one plagued with mistakes. The project created a rail link between England and France spanning over 30 miles with 23.5 of the miles under water. The project melded a difficult mix of numerous contractors and regulatory agencies
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GOTTHARD BASE TUNNEL‚ SWITZERLAND 1. INTRODUCTION Currently under construction to stretch a record length of 57 km‚ the Gotthard Base tunnel located in Switzerland spans the north of Europe‚ spanning through the Swiss Alps to the south of Europe. This railway tunnel has been designed to bypass the inefficient route of windy roads and cutting down travel time. The Gotthard Base tunnel consisting of twin tunnels is connected by cross passages at every 325m. The twin tunnels have been constructed
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder that occurs in the nerves of the hands and wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow‚ rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand. The median nerve and tendons run through the carpal tunnel. When the tunnel is swollen the median nerve is pinched and causes pain‚ weakness and numbness to the hand and wrist. While many believe that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is work-related‚ the main cause is actually hereditary. Carpal Tunnel
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Last Name and Page # to the right I/2" from the top. Everything double spaced. Student Name Instructor Name Class Course Date Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Paula is a 38 year old administrative assistant. She has visited the medical assistant at Heald College Medical Clinic. During the interview with the assistant‚ Paula explains she was waking up at night with pain in both wrists‚ Paula also states
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Attending the Tunnel of Oppression event‚ as one example‚ showcased the different challenges and issues affecting a number of oppressed groups; such as the disabled‚ LGBTQ‚ the food insecured‚ and the homelessness. The Tunnel of Oppression event as hosted by Fresno State staff and students has helped me reevaluate my sense of self-pity and encouraged me to always avoid my negative thoughts and adjust my behavior into helping others and appreciate of just being myself and abilities. My second journaling
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