Correlation Between Palmaris Longus Muscle and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

After demographics, Schaeffer's Test will be used to check the presence or absence of palmaris longus muscle. In this test, students will maintain the forearm at 90 degrees first followed by moving the thumb in opposition towards the little finger with the wrist partially flexed. If the tendon bulges out, it will reflect presence of palmaris longus and vice versa. This finding will be recorded. After that, students will perform Phalen's test. In this test, researcher will ask them to press the backs of their hands and fingers together with their wrists flexed and fingers pointed down. they'll stay that way for a minute or two. If fingers tingle or get numb, it will indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. The reading will be recorded.